1928 Presidential Election Quiz

Who were the main candidates in the 1928 presidential election?

• Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson

• Herbert Hoover and Al Smith

• Warren G. Harding and James Cox

• Calvin Coolidge and Franklin D. Roosevelt

What was Herbert Hoover's role before running for president?

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of Commerce

• Vice President

• Governor of New York

Which states did Al Smith manage to carry in the 1928 election?

• Florida and Georgia

• California and Texas

• New York and New Jersey

• Massachusetts and Rhode Island

What were the three main issues that affected Al Smith's campaign?

• War, Economy, Immigration

• Prohibition, Prosperity, Prejudice

• Environment, Trade, Defense

• Healthcare, Education, Taxes

How did the economic situation influence the 1928 election?

• Economic recession led to a third-party victory

• A stock market crash helped the Democrats

• High unemployment led to a Democratic win

• Economic prosperity favored the Republicans

What was a significant factor in the prejudice against Al Smith?

• His stance on immigration

• His Catholic faith

• His foreign policy views

• His economic policies

What rumor was spread about Al Smith during the campaign?

• He was secretly a Republican

• He had a secret deal with the Soviet Union

• He would allow the Pope to rule the U.S.

• He planned to ban alcohol

Who was Al Smith's vice-presidential running mate?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Charles Curtis

• Joe Robinson

• Calvin Coolidge

What was a notable aspect of Al Smith's campaign style?

• He avoided public appearances

• He campaigned in a formal and reserved manner

• He focused solely on radio broadcasts

• He often appeared informal and casual

How did Herbert Hoover's vice-presidential choice appeal to voters?

• By advocating for prohibition

• By emphasizing foreign policy

• By appealing to farmers and progressives

• By focusing on urban issues