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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. In a speech delivered on February 3, 1800, who refused to negotiate with Napoleon Bonaparte?

2. How old was Voltaire when he died?

3. In the speech "To His Troops", where did Catiline say people waited after losing their property?

4. Who was the editor for the Emporia Gazette and won the Pulitzer Prize?

5. Before leaving to live in the White House, what city did Lincoln live?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the chapter, "Domestic Affairs in the United States", what did John L. Lewis suggest about labor next year?

2. Describe Macaulay's view of monarchical and aristocratic institutions.

3. Describe the distinction between legislation and taxation.

4. Describe the bow and arrow of God's wrath according to Jonathan Edwards.

5. Describe the indictment against Mirabeau.

6. According to Mazzini, describe the role of religion and politics in true society.

7. Hugo admired Voltaire for many reasons. What did Voltaire's smile mean according to Hugo?

8. According to Bonaparte's speech "On Beginning the Russian Campaign", describe the second war in Poland.

9. Describe Edmund Burke's objection of uncertainty of force.

10. Why were repeated elections essential for popular government?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lincoln discussed the Dred Scott decision in the speech "On His Nomination to the Senate".

Part 1) Who was Dred Scott?

Part 2) Identify and explain the three points of the Dred Scott decision in connection with Stephen Douglas' "care-not" policy.

Essay Topic 2

John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps during his administration. Kennedy also called the people of America and the world to action in solving the world's challenges.

Part 1) What was Kennedy's view on abolishing poverty in the world?

Part 2) What did Kennedy feel was the responsibility of every citizen in the world?

Essay Topic 3

Cordell Hull spoke at the Inter-American Conference for the Maintenance of Peace. Hull delivered the speech "The Pillars of Enduring Peace".

Part 1) Whose responsibility was it to educate against war?

Part 2) What role did collaboration play in maintaining peace?

Part 3) What plan would be in place for nations if war did break out?

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