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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. Who represented Eisenhower's main challenge at the start of his presidency?

2. During what battle did Eisenhower's hesitation almost cost him victory in Chapter 4?

3. Where did the Allies land in France?

4. When did World War I end?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Eisenhower do after he retired from the army?

2. What angered the military and the Republicans in Chapter 12?

3. What did Eisenhower finally tell Montgomery in Chapter 6, and how did Montgomery react?

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

5. What happened during the time that Montgomery spent arguing?

6. What was Eisenhower not accustomed to, at the start of Chapter 9?

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

8. In Chapter 3, what role did Eisenhower take on and how did this change his life?

9. Who did Eisenhower meet in Chapter 2, and what role did he play in Eisenhower's life?

10. What happened at the Battle at Kasserine, and why was it significant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

McCarthy spearheaded the fight against Communist infiltration. In an essay, analyze the relationship between McCarthy and Eisenhower, using the text to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Eisenhower agreed to finance their war in Indochina (Vietnam)? Make sure to explore the paradox of Eisenhower's fight in Nazi Germany and later helping France impose their domination over a foreign country. Use the text to support your discussion.

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