In 1948, the Democratic National Convention Split Over the Issue

question 2

Multiple Choice

In 1948, the Democratic National Convention split over the issue of civil rights, leading southern Democrats to __________.

• A) walk out and nominate Governor Strom Thurmond
• B) defect to the Republican Party
• C) call for the impeachment of President Truman
• D) oppose Truman's Supreme Court nominees

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