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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 is the top secret document Franks and Rumsfeld bring to Bush on March 4, named so to avoid legal requirements of disclosure to Congress?

2. The ______________ discusses making Blix's inspections more effective as it appears his second report is wishy-washy.

3. Where does Bush go in order to visit soldiers who have been wounded in battle?

4. __________ anger flares, telling reporters time is running out on Saddam.

5. _________ appreciates the U.S. moral position in the dealings with Iraq though it differs from his own.

Short Essay Questions

1. While Saul demands ever more detail and verification for reports, what is happening with the reports?

2. Who is the logical choice for presenting the case for war to the United Nations?

3. What does the National Security Council discuss in relation to Blix's inspections?

4. What does Bush want to do in light of the French making a second resolution impossible?

5. What is the topic of the 60 Minutes interview that world leaders review in the Azores?

6. What does Bush tell Powell when he meets with him on January 13 without Rice or Cheney hovering over them?

7. What is the offer that Rice politely declines when in Washington on March 17?

8. What happens on April 9 as the Army and Marine forces enter Baghdad?

9. What does Bush do in order to bolster the humanitarian reputation of the United States?

10. What is the MODEPS that Franks sends to Rumsfeld on November 26?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The war plan is something that was continuously revamped and revised as different people gave their opinions.

Part 1: Why do you think the war plan had to go through so many revisions before it was approved?

Part 2: Do you think the war plan needed to be revised so many times? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think it's normal for a war plan to go through as many revisions as this one did? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The catalyst for many of the issues with Iraq seems to be the events of 9/11, even though the links between Iraq and the attacks are unclear.

Part 1: Why do you think 9/11 became such a catalyst for the ongoing war in Iraq?

Part 2: Do you think the war in Iraq would have happened had 9/11 not taken place? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think 9/11 and Iraq were linked together during this time period? Why was it simple to link the two?

Essay Topic 3

The goal of the United States at the start of the conflict is to take control of Iraq as quickly as possible, but while it seems possible, the insurgents seem to be unwilling to give up their positions.

Part 1: Why do you think the United States was confident the war would be over quickly?

Part 2: Why do you think the U.S. wanted the war to be as quick as possible?

Part 3: Do you think the Cabinet and other leaders believed the war was going to still be in progress right now? Why or why not?

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