The 1948 Democratic National Convention and the Dixiecrats

The 1948 Democratic National Convention and the Dixiecrats

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to the Dixiecrats walking out of the 1948 Democratic National Convention?

The election of a new party leader

President Truman's civil rights actions

The nomination of Strom Thurmond

A disagreement over economic policies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the Dixiecrats during their convention?

To promote economic reform

To maintain the racial status quo

To support President Truman

To advocate for environmental policies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Strom Thurmond view President Truman's civil rights proposals?

As irrelevant to the South

As necessary reforms

As uncalled for and dangerous

As beneficial for the country

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Dixiecrats' strategy to influence the 1948 presidential election?

To win the majority of electoral votes

To throw the election into the House of Representatives

To form a coalition with the Republicans

To support the Democratic candidate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant action did President Truman take in response to the Dixiecrat revolt?

He resigned from office

He signed an executive order desegregating the federal workforce and armed forces

He formed a new political party

He changed his civil rights policies