Master of the Senate: The Years of Lyndon Johnson Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

Robert Caro
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 116 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Master of the Senate: The Years of Lyndon Johnson Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

Robert Caro
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 116 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4 Chapter 24 | Part 4 Chapter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How close do the Democrats come to controlling the Senate in 1954?
(a) Two votes.
(b) Five votes.
(c) One vote.
(d) Four votes.

2. What seemingly impenetrable group does LBJ need support form to reach the White House?
(a) Farmers.
(b) Democrats.
(c) Steel workers.
(d) Southern Bloc.

3. How does LBJ feel in the 1950s when there is little action in the Senate?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Powerful.
(c) Bored.
(d) Ostracized.

4. When is LBJ sworn in as a Senator?
(a) January 3, 1943.
(b) January 3, 1950.
(c) January 3, 1948.
(d) January 3, 1949.

5. What is LBJ's life quest or goal?
(a) Help the downtrodden.
(b) Make money.
(c) Great power.
(d) Earn an honest living.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of Olds' trial?

2. What election does Richard Bevard Russell Jr. win in 1930?

3. Who refuses to compromise the seniority system when LBJ wants to put a freshmen Senators in key committees?

4. How long does Richard Bevard Russell Sr. serve as Chief Justice?

5. When does McCarthy leave the Senate?

(see the answer key)

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