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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 Chapter 20 say about Eisenhower's dealings with Russia in 1961 and 1962?

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

3. What was lost at the end of the senate hearing on Communism?

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

5. Why did the U.S. military want more money?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 18, why did Sputnik evoke fear in the American people?

2. What did Eisenhower do from his hospital room after another heart attack?

3. What happened about the Supreme Court ruling, in Chapter 16?

4. Who was with Eisenhower when he passed away?

5. How did Eisenhower approach the arms race, in Chapter 13?

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

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

8. What was Eisenhower doing with the U-2 planes in Chapter 21, and why was it significant?

9. What happened between Eisenhower, the British, and the French, according to Chapter 17?

10. What backfired, according to Chapter 18?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Why did the relationship between MacArthur and Eisenhower sour? Do you think it was their personalities that conflicted or their view on war and command? Use the text to support your arguments.

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