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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. When was Eisenhower supposed to leave for France in 1918?

2. What did Eisenhower think of his new role as president?

3. What was the only way to be successful in battle, according to Eisenhower?

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

5. What cost the allies dearly, according to the start of Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happened at Fort Sam Houston, Texas?

5. What happened between Eisenhower and Truman, and how was it significant, in Chapter 11?

6. What damaged Eisenhower's British American relations?

7. What happened to the German forces in Chapter 7?

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

9. What did Eisenhower learn in Chapter 4?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Eisenhower suffered several heart attacks during his first term. Do you think a president today could be elected with the poor health Eisenhower had when he ran for the second time?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Eisenhower endorsed Nixon when he tried to have him off the ticket of his second term only a few years prior? Use the text to support your discussion.

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