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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Eisenhower too lenient with, according to Chapter 5?
(a) Problems with the supply lines.
(b) British resistance to following his orders.
(c) British lower grade equipment.
(d) Patton's arrogance.

2. What was Eisenhower trying to do during the first year of his first term?
(a) Balance the budget.
(b) Stop the Korean war.
(c) Put his friends in key positions.
(d) Allocate more money to the military.

3. Why was Eisenhower troubled by the Communist hunt at the start of his first term?
(a) He wanted to be the one fighting the Communists.
(b) The hunt was spearheaded by a Democrat.
(c) He did not think Communists infiltrated the country.
(d) He did not agree with the methods.

4. What was burned at one point of Eisenhower's first term?
(a) Flags.
(b) Crosses.
(c) Books.
(d) Churches.

5. What did many Republicans want him to do after accusations about his running mate arose?
(a) Support his running mate.
(b) Talk to the press before making any decisions.
(c) Change his pick for Vice President.
(d) Drop out of the race.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who would the U.S. support if France and Britain did not agree to a cease fire, in Chapter 17?

2. What did Eisenhower vow to uphold in the civil rights movement?

3. What situation required Eisenhower's attention during his 1956 campaign?

4. What postponed the invasion of France for several days?

5. Who worked to have Eisenhower's son, John, come back for his father's inauguration?

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