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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4 Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Truman's foreign office is warning him about the after war dangers of which country?
(a) Japan
(b) Soviet Union
(c) Argentina
(d) Mexico

2. Why was it so important to create an Atomic Energy Commission?
(a) To have a method of channeling funding to the project
(b) To make Truman look good
(c) To provide civilian, not military, control of this new awesome power
(d) To prevent spies from access to the secrets

3. What event propelled the United States into WWII?
(a) Killing of Arch Duke Ferdinand
(b) Sinking of the Titanic
(c) Bombing of World Trade Center
(d) Japanese attack on the fleet at Parl Harbor in Hawaii

4. Where was the American's atom bomb tested?
(a) Washington DC
(b) Bikini Atoll
(c) New Mexico
(d) California

5. Whose appointment to Truman's cabinet made a positive and calming effect?
(a) Jimmy Brynes
(b) Charlie Ross
(c) Henry Wallace
(d) George Marshall

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country was Potsdam located?

2. What career did Margaret Truman plan to enter?

3. For most of the people in Independence in the 1800's, who was their hero?

4. Who were Harry Truman's parents?

5. What questionable organization was Truman encouraged to join by his party?

(see the answer key)

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