The American Socialist Party

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1. How many times did Eugene Debs run for president as the nominee of the American Socialist Party? 3 4 5 6

2. When was the American Socialist Party founded? 1888 1901 1921 1930

3. In 1912, the Socialist Party had its best presidential election year. In which of the following states did it receive the highest percentage of the vote? Wisconsin New York California Oklahoma

4. Which of the following cities never had a Socialist Party mayor? Cambridge, Massachusetts Bridgeport, Connecticut Milwaukee, Wisconsin Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

5. How many Socialist Party members have served in the United State Congress? 2 1 0 3

6. Which Socialist Party presidential candidate holds the national record for the most runs for president in a general election? Norman Thomas Darlington Hoopes Eugene Debs Allan Benson

7. How many times did Socialist candidate Norman Thomas run for president of the United States? 4 9 8 6

8. In 1932, the Socialist Party nominated an African-American, James Ford, for vice-president, the first African-American nominated on a national ticket in the twentieth century. True False

9. What was the last year the American Socialist Party ran a candidate for president? 1972 2000 1980 1956

10. Which of the following organizations claims to be the modern heir of the American Socialist Party? Democratic Socialists of America Socialist Party USA Social Democrats, USA All of the above