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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. When Germany advances on Moscow, what does President Roosevelt offer Stalin?
2. Who resigns from Truman's cabinet before Potsdam?
3. How many men and boys were killed in Quantrille's raid on Lawrence, Kansas?
4. In the first six months of 1942 military contracts added what amount to the U.S. economy?
5. What was Harry Truman's first paid job?
Short Essay Questions
1. Truman was up against several other individuals for the position of Vice President. Why do you think he was the best candidate? Cover personal integrity, ability to gain votes, political record & experience, and life experience.
2. Compared to the Slaughter family farm, the Trumans were always broke. Why do you think this was so?
3. In campaigning, Truman is not a skilled orator, but people remember him. Why?
4. 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?
5. Some wives of politicians are active in their husband's campaigns and in D.C. social life to assist their reputations. Bess Truman was definitely not this type of political wife. Why do you think this is?
6. Truman's job at the bank in Kansas City taught him about fiscal responsibility. How would this assist a potential president?
7. Truman's reputation as a fair but uncompromising leader is established during his chairmanship of the Truman Committee. Why?
8. Tom Pedergast was considered a villain by some, and a Robin Hood by others. Why?
9. In the first chapter of the book, Truman's ancestors are the focus, and he does not enter the story until late in this chapter. Why would the author begin in this manner?
10. The primary candidate, Roosevelt, did not appear at the Democratic convention in 1944, and his preference for Vice President was not clear. How did this affect those in charge of the Party at the convention?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does the Truman Committee reinforce Truman's long-held belief that American large corporations are corrupt? Give specific examples.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Why do you think Roosevelt made the choice of Vice President so difficult? Discuss the factors you believe led to this confusion, including Roosevelt's health, the structure of the Democratic party as it differs from today, and the tendency for Roosevelt to manipulate his team.
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