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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Eisenhower troubled by the Communist hunt at the start of his first term?

2. What was Eisenhower's first assignment after entering the Army?

3. What did Eisenhower insist was important to maintain, at the end of Chapter 9?

4. How did Eisenhower manage Patton and Montgomery during the battle for France?

5. After what event did Eisenhower decide to keep his running mate?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Eisenhower spend a lot of time doing?

2. What did Eisenhower ask of Nixon in Chapter 10?

3. What happened on June 6, 1944?

4. How does Chapter 3 describe Eisenhower's treatment of American troops?

5. In Chapter 10, who did Eisenhower choose as vice president, and what obstacle did this present?

6. Who were Mongtomery and Brooks, and why were they significant?

7. What did Eisenhower assemble, according to Chapter 11?

8. What was Eisenhower interested in, and how is it significant?

9. What opportunity did Truman present to Eisenhower, in Chapter 9?

10. What did Eisenhower realize about the presidency, in Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why was Eisenhower's first cabinet called "eight millionaires and one plumber"? In an essay, discuss who made up his cabinet and what influence they had on American politics. Use the text to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Eisenhower proposed open sky reconnaissance to the Soviets? Who would have had the most to gain with the open proposal? Use the text to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

The civil rights movement and Eisenhower's incapacity to clearly take sides will always remain a dark spot on his legacy. Why do you think Eisenhower took so long to take side on the civil rights movement? Discuss the effects that this ambiguity had on the American people, citing the book to support your discussion.

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