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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. Prior to holding the Presidency, what does LBJ say about African Americans?

2. Who conducts the longest one man filibuster described in chapter 41?

3. What do reporters call LBJ's suite of offices?

4. Who is not allowed in the Democratic caucus?

5. What is the first civil rights legislation submitted by the FDR administration?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the liberals attempt to do to speed up the bills reaching the Senate floor?

2. Why does Russell advise LBJ that his bill is meaningless at this time?

3. What environment does LBJ grow up in that leads him to be prejudice?

4. How does the quid pro quo work for LBJ's Civil Rights bill?

5. What does LBJ's Civil Rights law do for the movement?

6. Why do the unions support LBJ's bill and provide him with the remaining votes he needs?

7. Hoe does LBJ stop a Supreme-Court ripping bill from reaching the Senate floor?

8. What is the reason and possible consequences for LBJ delaying his announcement to run for president?

9. What is the result of Governor Faubus' actions regarding the African American children and Central High School?

10. Why does LBJ distance himself from the publicity surrounding the funeral?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What changes come about in the marches and protests of African Americans after Martian Luther King Jr came on the scene?

How does the public perceive these events during this time?

How does the Senate perceive these events?

What factors of this increased leadership support Civil Rights in the Senate?

Essay Topic 2

Who is the Douglas group? Discuss how this group is formed and the main purpose of this group. Provide examples from the book to support your answer. Is this group successful? If so, provide evidence from the book. If not, what stops them from success?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the press' role in the advancement of LBJ's career.

How does he use the press to his advantage?

Does LBJ ever use the press unethically?

List examples of LBJ's use and connections with the press.

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