1964 US Presidential Election Insights

1964 US Presidential Election Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video discusses the 1964 US presidential election, highlighting the candidates Lyndon B. Johnson and Barry Goldwater. Johnson, the Democratic incumbent, promoted the Great Society, while Goldwater, the Republican nominee, advocated for smaller government. The campaign was marked by the controversial Daisy commercial, which aired only once. Johnson won by a landslide, and his victory led to increased government spending and escalation in Vietnam. Despite Goldwater's loss, his conservative ideas influenced future leaders like Ronald Reagan.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was significant about the election of 1964?

It was the first election with a female candidate.

It was the first election with televised debates.

It was one of the most contentious elections in US history.

It was the first election after World War II.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the Democratic nominee in the 1964 election?

Lyndon B. Johnson

Richard Nixon

John F. Kennedy

Barry Goldwater

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Barry Goldwater's stance on government size?

He favored a larger government.

He supported a smaller government.

He was neutral on government size.

He wanted to abolish the government.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the focus of Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society program?

Military expansion

Space exploration

Tax reduction

Civil rights, poverty, and education

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the slogan used by Barry Goldwater's campaign?

Make America great again.

A time for greatness.

Yes we can.

In your heart, you know he's right.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Daisy commercial aired during the 1964 campaign?

To advertise a new children's toy

To support space exploration

To highlight the dangers of nuclear war

To promote environmental awareness

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the 1964 election?

Barry Goldwater won by a landslide.

The election was postponed.

The election was too close to call.

Lyndon B. Johnson won by a landslide.

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