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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 do northern Senators feel the seniority system excludes?

2. How are LBJ's children being raised?

3. What is the Vice President's role in the Senate?

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

5. What is the name of LBJ's North Korean investigation committee?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is LBJ described when he is a Senator?

2. What is the results of Humphrey's speech on civil rights during chapter 19?

3. What is the greatest benefit of LBJ initiating Olds destruction?

4. How does LBJ stop some Senators from trying to change Senate Rule 22?

5. Why does the Senate turn against McCarthy?

6. Why do the Democrats take control of Congress in 1932?

7. What is LBJ's relationship with his wife like?

8. In addition to LBJ's demanding work schedule, what other factors cause his poor health?

9. What is the purpose of LBJ's assignment of a committee liaison?

10. Why does Russell try to avoid a formal committee report of the Truman Administration hearings?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

LBJ seems to change view and action toward racial issues. Provide evidence to demonstrate these differing views. Why does LBJ demonstrate this change? What is LBJ's true stance? How does anyone know his true stance?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the actions of Andrew Johnson during his presidency concerning seeking revenge after the war.

What is the reaction of the House of Representatives?

What is the reaction of the Senate?

What effects do these actions have on the country?

Essay Topic 3

What is the Texas NYA? How does LBJ make a lasting impact on this organization and the people it serves? How does the organization make a lasting impact on LBJ? Provide examples to support your answer.

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