Question

The election of Herbert Hoover over Al Smith illustrated

(A) America’s general rejection of Prohibition
(B) discontentment with Republican policies
(C) nativist opinions concerning religion
(D) fears of impending economic uncertainty
(E) rejection of isolationist policies

Answer 1

The election of Herbert Hoover over Al Smith illustrated "(C) nativist opinions concerning religion," since Al Smith's nomination motivated many anti-Catholics to vote.