Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Who among the front runners for the 1972 Democrat presidential nomination called Richard Daley on his victory for his fifth term? (from Epilogue)

According to The Chicago Tribune, "Edmund Muskie."

According to The Minneapolis Star, "Hubert Humphrey."

According to the Washington Post, "Richard Nixon."

According to Daley, "All of them."

2.

What is the topic for Chapter IV? (from Chapter IV)

Labor Unions and Chicago Politics.

Nepotism and Chicago politics.

Organized Crime and Chicago Politics.

Operations of the Cook County Democratic Machine.

3.

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

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

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

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

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

4.

Where did Daley choose to begin his urban renewal projects? (from Chapter VI)

An old Italian neighborhood known as the Valley.

West Halsted Street near the Chicago International Amphitheatre where the 1968 Democrat National Convention was eventually held.

On the south side between Daley's Irish Catholic birthplace and an African-American neighborhood.

Along Waveland Avenue near Wrigley Field.

5.

What would happen to ward committeemen if they did not deliver votes on election day? (from Chapter IV)

The Democratic Party poured more campaign funds in his area for the next election.

He would end up, "sleeping with the fishes."

Their precinct lost funding for projects he requested.

They lost their position with the Cook County Democratic Central Committee.

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