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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. In "Things Go Wrong," what does the author say Johnson hesitated over for two years before making a recommendation to Congress?

2. What legislation passed on August 20, 1964?

3. What was the public's reaction to Robert Kennedy during his 1968 campaign for President that Johnson did not like?

4. In "The Transition Year," about how many hours does the author say Johnson slept each night?

5. As administrator of the Great Society, how big was the bureaucracy that Johnson presided over?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the results of the Presidential Election of 1964.

2. What were some of the events that took place as the peace movement got underway in 1968?

3. Why did Johnson decide not to seek reelection for the Presidency?

4. Who was Eugene McCarthy?

5. Why did Johnson stop meeting with his National Security Council when he was under siege?

6. What was the Tet offensive and how did it affect Johnson?

7. When did Johnson learn that he did not have middle America's support for his policies?

8. What role did the congressional liaison team play in Johnson's administration?

9. What was Johnson's first reaction to the Watts, Los Angeles riots in August, 1965?

10. What caused Great Society programs to fail in the mid-1960s?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how Johnson insulated himself in the White House in the late 1960s and refused to debate openly about issues. Who did he surround himself with? What effect did this have on his understanding of public views and his own re-election for President? Be specific by using textual examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Johnson's work ethic throughout his life. How did he always choose to learn as much as he could about a job? How did he push himself and make others work harder?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Johnson's role as President after John F. Kennedy was assassinated. What was he aware of and sensitive about regarding the public's love of Kennedy? Did he create a smooth transition for the American public? How?

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