Chapter 26 Flashcards

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Q

Who ran in the 1928 election?

A

Republican: Herbert Hoover
Democrat: Alfred Smith

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What was Hoover’s slogan?

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“A chicken in every pot and a car on every garage. “

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What did Hoover’s slogan mean?

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Means continued prosperity

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4
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What were the 3 reasons that Alfred Smith lost?

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  1. He was a Catholic
  2. He was wet
  3. He was tied to Tammany Hall
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5
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Wet

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Wanted to get rid of prohibition

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