Historical Party Conventions

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Which party held the first national nominating convention in the United States?

  1. Democratic Party

  2. Republican Party

  3. Whig Party

  4. Federalist Party


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Democratic Party held the first national nominating convention in the United States in 1832.

In which city was the first Republican National Convention held?

  1. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  2. Chicago, Illinois

  3. Baltimore, Maryland

  4. New York City, New York


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Who was the first presidential candidate nominated by the Republican Party?

  1. Abraham Lincoln

  2. John C. Fremont

  3. William H. Seward

  4. Salmon P. Chase


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

John C. Fremont was the first presidential candidate nominated by the Republican Party in 1856.

Which party held its first national convention in Chicago, Illinois?

  1. Democratic Party

  2. Republican Party

  3. Whig Party

  4. Federalist Party


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Republican Party held its first national convention in Chicago, Illinois, in 1860.

Who was the first African American to address a major party convention?

  1. Frederick Douglass

  2. W.E.B. Du Bois

  3. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  4. Shirley Chisholm


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Frederick Douglass was the first African American to address a major party convention, speaking at the Republican National Convention in 1872.

Which party held its first national convention in St. Louis, Missouri?

  1. Democratic Party

  2. Republican Party

  3. Whig Party

  4. Federalist Party


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Democratic Party held its first national convention in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1876.

In which city was the first national convention of the Progressive Party held?

  1. Chicago, Illinois

  2. New York City, New York

  3. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  4. Baltimore, Maryland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first national convention of the Progressive Party was held in Chicago, Illinois, in 1912.

Who was the first woman to address a major party convention?

  1. Susan B. Anthony

  2. Elizabeth Cady Stanton

  3. Carrie Chapman Catt

  4. Alice Paul


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Susan B. Anthony was the first woman to address a major party convention, speaking at the Republican National Convention in 1872.

Which party held its first national convention in Cleveland, Ohio?

  1. Democratic Party

  2. Republican Party

  3. Whig Party

  4. Federalist Party


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Republican Party held its first national convention in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1896.

In which city was the first national convention of the Socialist Party of America held?

  1. Chicago, Illinois

  2. New York City, New York

  3. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  4. Baltimore, Maryland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first national convention of the Socialist Party of America was held in Chicago, Illinois, in 1901.

Who was the first African American to be nominated for president by a major party?

  1. Frederick Douglass

  2. W.E.B. Du Bois

  3. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  4. Shirley Chisholm


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shirley Chisholm was the first African American to be nominated for president by a major party, running for the Democratic nomination in 1972.

Which party held its first national convention in Denver, Colorado?

  1. Democratic Party

  2. Republican Party

  3. Whig Party

  4. Federalist Party


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Democratic Party held its first national convention in Denver, Colorado, in 1908.

In which city was the first national convention of the Communist Party USA held?

  1. Chicago, Illinois

  2. New York City, New York

  3. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  4. Baltimore, Maryland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first national convention of the Communist Party USA was held in Chicago, Illinois, in 1919.

Who was the first woman to be nominated for president by a major party?

  1. Susan B. Anthony

  2. Elizabeth Cady Stanton

  3. Carrie Chapman Catt

  4. Shirley Chisholm


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shirley Chisholm was the first woman to be nominated for president by a major party, running for the Democratic nomination in 1972.

Which party held its first national convention in San Francisco, California?

  1. Democratic Party

  2. Republican Party

  3. Whig Party

  4. Federalist Party


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Democratic Party held its first national convention in San Francisco, California, in 1920.

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