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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. Why did Eisenhower forget about doing simple things?

2. What did Eisenhower come to the conclusion of concerning the H bomb?

3. What did Eisenhower try to set up to prevent an arms race between the U.S. and the Soviets?

4. What did Eisenhower refuse to do for the French?

5. What was Eisenhower's grandson's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to the canal and Eisenhower on the same day?

2. What program did Eisenhower design, in Chapter 19?

3. After another heart attack, what did Eisenhower do?

4. In Chapter 15, what did the Supreme Court pass?

5. What happened between Eisenhower and the French?

6. What happened to Eisenhower in November 1957, as discussed in Chapter 19?

7. Who was with Eisenhower when he passed away?

8. What occurred in July 1955, in Chapter 16?

9. What did Eisenhower promise to America in Chapter 13, and why was this significant?

10. How did Eisenhower react to the bill passed by the Supreme Court?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why was Eisenhower's first cabinet called "eight millionaires and one plumber"? In an essay, discuss who made up his cabinet and what influence they had on American politics. Use the text to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Eisenhower tried to avoid having Nixon on the presidential ticket for his second term? Use the text and outside sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

Eisenhower was suspicious of the military's demand for increasing it's spending budget. Why do you think Eisenhower refused to give the military financing to grow? Do you think Eisenhower's decision to not give the military as much money as they asked for put the U.S. at risk during his presidency? Use the text to support your discussion.

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