Hubert Humphrey's narrow defeat in 1968 was due, in part, to
a. his conservative views on race.
b. Richard Nixon's promise to escalate the war in Vietnam.
c. the violence that had occurred at the Democratic convention in Chicago.
d. the antiwar movement's support for Richard Nixon's candidacy.
ANS: c
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A. Kennedy B. Johnson C. Nixon D. Ford E. Reagan
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