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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 Roosevelt say were the Four Freedoms?
2. What was the most common method of travel for settlers in the 1800s to take to Independence?
3. What did Truman think was a damaging move by Roosevelt?
4. What political party did Harry, his father, and most of the adults in Independence belong to?
5. What is the name of the new organization of countries formed to keep the peace after the world war ends?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Truman receives a summons to the White House on April 12, 1945, why did he run instead of walk? How is this sequence of events so different from what it would be in today's world?
2. Uncle Harrison is mentioned many times in the early chapters of the book as someone Truman admired and enjoyed. Why?
3. Senator Truman's committee to investigate defense spending was timely and changed the way he was viewed by his colleagues and the public. Was that his purpose in proposing this committee? Why do you think he started this effort, and did he accomplish his goals?
4. Although money was always a problem for Truman, when given the opportunity to make millions at the expense of the government, he chose not to. Why?
5. In campaigning, Truman is not a skilled orator, but people remember him. Why?
6. Do you think Harry was a good farmer? Explain your answer with examples from Chapter 3. .
7. Describe Harry's father and mother, using the following criteria: 1) appearance, 2) religious beliefs and upbringing, 3) admirable qualities, 4) values they can teach Truman to make him a good President, leader and man.
8. Compared to the Slaughter family farm, the Trumans were always broke. Why do you think this was so?
9. Harry Truman left his home and his country to defend another country's border. He mentions that "we owe it to Lafayette" - what does this mean?
10. At one time, Truman had expressed a desire to attend West Point, but after his experience in war, he decided not to go. Why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How did the traits and stories of Harry Truman's ancestors influence his life? Describe the attributes of two of the following people described in Part 1, Chapter 1: Solomon Young, Harriet Louisa Young, Andy Truman, Nancy Tyler Holmes, Uncle Harrison, Mattie Young.
Essay Topic 2
How do you think it would have changed the Korean conflict and the world if MacArthur's recommendations to use atomic weapons on China had been followed?
Essay Topic 3
In Chapter 5, Harry Truman changes from a military man to a business man, then to a politician. Describe in detail how each of these factors contributed to his discovering that his true calling was politics: 1) his upbringing, 2) his marriage, 3) his work ethics, 4) his environment, 5) the national economy, 6) the politics of his home state, 7) the lessons learned in the military and in the retail business.
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