Sophia History II Milestone 3

Choose the statement that best explains why Eugene McCarthy had the support of many students during the 1968 presidential election.  He decided to compete in the Democratic primary by running on an antiwar campaign.  He had the support of most party leaders and was popular with blue-collar workers who were in unions.  Most of his support was coming from African Americans and other minorities, as well as Catholics.  He represented Southern Democrats who were resistant to the party’s support of the civil rights movement. RATIONALE Eugene McCarthy was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination who ran on an anti–Vietnam War platform. His outspoken stance on the war was popular among college students. CONCEPT The Significance of 1968 2