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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. What did Winston Churchill become after World War II?

2. By the end of 1942, how many Jews were estimated to have been killed by the Germans?

3. What does Eleanor visit on the Gila River in Arizona?

4. Who is angered by a meeting held between Roosevelt and Churchill in August of 1943?

5. In what organization did Eleanor become a vital force?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Roosevelt's new rallying cry at the end of 1943?

2. What became of the Roosevelts' closest companions after the Roosevelt White House years?

3. What did Eleanor do with her life after Franklin's death?

4. What was the relationship between Franklin and Lucy Mercer after he was President?

5. What is the state of Roosevelt's health during the 1944 campaign and to what extent did the American people know about his health?

6. What was the agenda for each of the "Big Three" leaders at the Yalta Conference?

7. Despite the devastation of war, what encouraging things did Eleanor witness when visiting England in the fall of 1942?

8. Why are Bess and Margaret Truman shocked at the state of the White House?

9. What do some historians contend about Roosevelt's performance at Yalta in light of his failing health?

10. What is the state of the Roosevelts' marriage by the end of 1944?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What impact did Roosevelt's New Deal have on a Depression-era America? What personal and leadership traits did he exhibit that engendered such trust in the American people? Did this trust extend into the pre-war years? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Civil Rights is a burgeoning topic in this era, much to the credit of Eleanor Roosevelt. Why did Mrs. Roosevelt take on this particular cause? Why did she have so many obstacles in achieving racial equality and justice for black people? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Franklin Roosevelt was very popular for his fireside chats which forged a bond with him and the American people. Explain how Roosevelt was able to capitalize on the technology of the day to create these innovative programs. How has technology changed in the 60+ years since Roosevelt's presidency? What is President Obama's version of a fireside chat using current technology?

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