Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What did Martin Luther King do when Mayor Daley's actions did not satisfactorily address the problems of segregation? (from Chapter VII)

Dr. King left for Memphis, Tennessee where he was assassinated.

Dr. King began staging protest marches in white neighborhoods.

Dr. King was arrested by Chicago police on a voter fraud charge.

Dr. King went to Washington, D.C. and delivered his "I have a dream" speech.

2.

What happened to Richard Daley's popularity in Chicago after the turmoil of the 1968 Democratic National Convention? (from Chapter IX)

His popularity grew as he was seen as opposing influences considered to be threats to the middle class.

He became a negative influence to Democrats seeking high political office.

Chicagoans became ashamed of Daley's rough treatment and began abandoning his leadership.

The events around the 1968 convention had no lasting influence as Americans soon focused on the presidential campaign.

3.

By what kind of margin did Richard Daley win the election to his fifth term? (from Epilogue)

The election was cancelled as his opponent died in a mysterious auto accident a week before the election.

The closest margin of his career.

He ran unopposed.

One of the largest margins in his career.

4.

What did Richard Daley receive when he finally became Chairman of the Cook County Democratic Party? (from Chapter III)

Control over his own political machine.

Police protection for him and his family.

Direct access to politicians from around the country.

Access to funds from the National Democratic Party to use at his whims.

5.

In earlier times how did ward committeemen win influence over immigrants? (from Chapter IV)

They helped them find homes and jobs.

They dispatched henchmen to threaten them if they were not compliant.

They helped them get the forms that helped to keep them in the country.

They helped them fill out papers and figure out their taxes and licenses.

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