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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. With whom was Eleanor allowed to visit on this trip?

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

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

4. What does Roosevelt do for the first time at a joint session of Congress?

5. Which people were kept in internment camps in America during the war?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain the Smith-Connally Act.

3. What was the outcome of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944?

4. How did Eleanor find personal fulfillment by the end of November, 1944?

5. What was the state of Franklin's health in 1944?

6. What were the circumstances surrounding Franklin's death?

7. What happened in the aftermath of Franklin's death?

8. Explain the war effort in Russian and Stalin's ultimate goal.

9. Explain the role of antisemitism in Americans turning away shiploads of European refugees in 1942?

10. What was the nature of Eleanor's trip to the South Pacific in 1943?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the "good cop, bad cop" method of politics played by the Roosevelts. How was Eleanor's shedding light on difficult topics good for FDR even though he chose not to engage most of the time for fear of alienating big constituencies?

Essay Topic 3

Despite their marriage problems and some political disagreements, Eleanor was a huge attribute to Franklin's career. Name some ways that Eleanor helped Franklin in his campaigns and during his presidency.

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