A Political Turning Point Answers

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Which words best describe the scene you just heard?

peaceful

orderly

chaotic

Why did a riot break out at the Democratic National Convention in 1968?Check any of the boxes that apply.

Police responded violently to the protestors.

Police defended themselves against the use of tear gas.

Protestors became aggressive in expressing their views.

Protestors were excited by Hubert Humphrey’s nomination.

Why did many people find Nixon an appealing candidate?

He was supported by blue collar workers in the South.

Pro-war citizens liked his stance on US involvement in Vietnam.

People bothered by the violence of 1968 liked his promise to restore order.

Why was Nixon’s victory in the 1968 election significant?

It helped unify a divided nation.

It was a triumph for the civil rights movement.

It marked a turning point away from liberal reform.

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