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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6 Chapter 42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What laws are extended to public facilities in 1896?
(a) Jim Crow.
(b) Freedom of speech.
(c) Voting.
(d) Civil rights.

2. How do conservative financiers control the Mexican American votes?
(a) Keeping voter registration down.
(b) Bribes.
(c) Threats.
(d) The patron system.

3. Who does LBJ turn to for additional votes for his legislation?
(a) North Westerners.
(b) Northerners.
(c) Westerners.
(d) Oilmen.

4. What leads to the decline of the Senate's effectiveness and prestige?
(a) Corruption.
(b) Seniority in committees.
(c) Demanding presidents.
(d) Lack of interest.

5. What does Russell do if he is threatened by a comprehensive civil rights bill?
(a) Rally the Southern Bloc.
(b) Vote against it.
(c) Filibuster.
(d) Launch an investigation.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the town of Corpus Christi feel about LBJ's actions to bring the soldier home?

2. What does the Senate do when LBJ is welcomed back from his heart attack and recovery in 1956?

3. What role does LBJ want to play during the funeral?

4. When does Olds join the American Labor Party?

5. Why does Morse side with the Democrats in 1954?

(see the answer key)

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