Party Convention Venues

Description: Test your knowledge about the venues that have hosted major party conventions in the United States.
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Which city hosted the first Republican National Convention in 1856?

  1. Chicago, Illinois

  2. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  3. Baltimore, Maryland

  4. New York City, New York


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first Republican National Convention was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1856.

Where did the Democratic National Convention take place in 1928?

  1. Houston, Texas

  2. San Francisco, California

  3. New York City, New York

  4. Chicago, Illinois


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Democratic National Convention was held in Houston, Texas, in 1928.

In which city was the Republican National Convention held in 1964?

  1. San Francisco, California

  2. Chicago, Illinois

  3. Miami Beach, Florida

  4. New York City, New York


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Republican National Convention was held in San Francisco, California, in 1964.

Which city hosted the Democratic National Convention in 1972?

  1. Miami Beach, Florida

  2. Chicago, Illinois

  3. New York City, New York

  4. Los Angeles, California


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Democratic National Convention was held in Miami Beach, Florida, in 1972.

Where did the Republican National Convention take place in 1980?

  1. Detroit, Michigan

  2. New York City, New York

  3. Chicago, Illinois

  4. Dallas, Texas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Republican National Convention was held in Detroit, Michigan, in 1980.

In which city was the Democratic National Convention held in 1984?

  1. San Francisco, California

  2. New York City, New York

  3. Chicago, Illinois

  4. Atlanta, Georgia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Democratic National Convention was held in San Francisco, California, in 1984.

Which city hosted the Republican National Convention in 1988?

  1. New Orleans, Louisiana

  2. Houston, Texas

  3. Chicago, Illinois

  4. Dallas, Texas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Republican National Convention was held in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1988.

Where did the Democratic National Convention take place in 1992?

  1. New York City, New York

  2. Chicago, Illinois

  3. Atlanta, Georgia

  4. Los Angeles, California


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Democratic National Convention was held in New York City, New York, in 1992.

In which city was the Republican National Convention held in 1996?

  1. San Diego, California

  2. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  3. Chicago, Illinois

  4. Houston, Texas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Republican National Convention was held in San Diego, California, in 1996.

Which city hosted the Democratic National Convention in 2000?

  1. Los Angeles, California

  2. Chicago, Illinois

  3. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  4. New York City, New York


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Democratic National Convention was held in Los Angeles, California, in 2000.

Where did the Republican National Convention take place in 2004?

  1. New York City, New York

  2. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  3. Chicago, Illinois

  4. Boston, Massachusetts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Republican National Convention was held in New York City, New York, in 2004.

In which city was the Democratic National Convention held in 2008?

  1. Denver, Colorado

  2. Chicago, Illinois

  3. Boston, Massachusetts

  4. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Democratic National Convention was held in Denver, Colorado, in 2008.

Which city hosted the Republican National Convention in 2012?

  1. Tampa, Florida

  2. Charlotte, North Carolina

  3. Cleveland, Ohio

  4. Dallas, Texas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Republican National Convention was held in Tampa, Florida, in 2012.

Where did the Democratic National Convention take place in 2016?

  1. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  2. Cleveland, Ohio

  3. Charlotte, North Carolina

  4. Denver, Colorado


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Democratic National Convention was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 2016.

In which city was the Republican National Convention held in 2020?

  1. Charlotte, North Carolina

  2. Jacksonville, Florida

  3. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

  4. Las Vegas, Nevada


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Republican National Convention was held in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2020.

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