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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. Where did Eisenhower move after leaving the White House, in Chapter 22?

2. What idea did Eisenhower come up with to try to lower the threat of nuclear war?

3. What did Eisenhower refuse to do, despite Khrushchev's ultimatum?

4. What was Eisenhower's main concern during 1958?

5. Who did Eisenhower conflict with in the recent years, according to Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 14, what happened with Oppenheimer, McCarthy, and Eisenhower?

2. How did Eisenhower react to the bill passed by the Supreme Court?

3. What did Eisenhower do from his hospital room after another heart attack?

4. What happened to the canal and Eisenhower on the same day?

5. What happened about the Supreme Court ruling, in Chapter 16?

6. What program did Eisenhower design, in Chapter 19?

7. What backfired, according to Chapter 18?

8. How did Eisenhower approach the arms race, in Chapter 13?

9. Who was with Eisenhower when he passed away?

10. Who was Khruschev and why was he significant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The arms race between Russia and the U.S started in the years following World War II. Why do you think both sides decided to produce both nuclear and conventional weapons? Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

The Suez Canal was considered the last attempt of France and England to assert their power over the U.S and Russia. Why do you think Eisenhower chose to support Egypt when most of the money Egypt spent on modernization was from Russia? Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

Eisenhower did not clearly endorse Nixon during his first run for president in 1960. Why do you think Eisenhower did not make his views of Nixon clear? Do you think Eisenhower not endorsing Nixon cost Nixon the election? Use the text to support your discussion.

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