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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. Who was the leader of the Progressive Party who was in competition with the Democrats and Republicans in the 1948 election?
2. What is one Presidential first that is mentioned in this chapter?
3. What major country turned Communist during Truman's second Presidency?
4. Who of Truman's long time friends was most instrumental in advising him regarding the Palestine problem?
5. How old was Truman when he passed away?
Short Essay Questions
1. Truman had corresponded with Churchill and Stalin, but had never met either of these leaders before Potsdam. Read through Chapter 10 again, noting Truman's observations of the two men. Pretending you are a reporter for an American newspaper, write an article describing the two men from Truman's view.
2. When the Trumans take an automobile trip across the nation, they are shocked at how many people recognize them and want to see them. Why?
3. Compare the way reporters on the Truman campaign trail were treated as opposed to the reporters on the Dewey train. How was this indicative of the campaigns themselves?
4. When Robert Oppenheimer, the director of the Manhattan Project, comes to see Truman, the President is made uncomfortable about the visit. Why?
5. Roosevelt was unable to move without assistance, but Truman is a fast walker and a man who moves quickly and with determination. The Secret Service had to completely change their tactics to protect the President. How did this affect their procedures and organization? Do you think President Truman, based upon what you have read about him so far, was easy to work with regarding his movements around Washington DC?
6. The title of this chapter is "The Buck Stops Here." Where does this expression come from and how does it apply to Harry Truman?
7. Why was it so important for MacArthur and Truman to be in agreement on the military policy towards Korea and China?
8. Did Truman conduct himself as a world leader in Potsdam? Give examples to support your answer.
9. In the 1960 election, Acheson admonishes Truman to be careful about what he says. How much influence can an ex-president have in future elections?
10. How did Truman react to political pressure regarding his bid for Presidency? Give specific examples.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The title of Chapter 17 is Final Days. How did Truman view his term as President, and what accomplishments do you think he was most proud of?
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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