Question

Which of the following best describes Nixon's "silent majority"?

A. the portion of the country who quietly supported the war
B. the part of the country whose views were less often reported than those who staged exciting protests
C. those who quietly opposed the war and made an effort to stay out of the media
D. those who elected Nixon

Answer 1

Answer: A. the portion of the country who quietly supported the war.

President Nixon referred to the "Silent Majority" in some of his political speeches. This was the name he gave to the part of the population that did not support the anti-war protests. They constituted the every-day American citizens, who were not particularly vocal about their political preferences, but secretly supported the war. His campaign strategy was successful, as this "silent majority" greatly contributed to his victory.