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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 is the name of the cottage built for Eleanor on the Hyde Park estate?

2. As part of his presidential campaign of 1940, what did Roosevelt do?

3. What was the British government requesting of the United States in the Summer of 1940?

4. In what area were the Germans ahead of the Allies?

5. What college did Roosevelt attend after boarding school?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Eleanor find some purpose in her life mid-1940?

2. Who were the principal companions of Franklin and Eleanor during this period?

3. What happened in the aftermath of Sara Roosevelt's death in September 1941?

4. What problems did Roosevelt face on American soil at this time?

5. Explain "The Arcadia Conference."

6. Who was Lorena Hickok?

7. What was the nature of Eleanor's childhood?

8. What was the nature of Roosevelt's childhood?

9. What was the nature of Eleanor's relationship with her children?

10. What was a fireside chat?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Civil Rights is a burgeoning topic in this era, much to the credit of Eleanor Roosevelt. Why did Mrs. Roosevelt take on this particular cause? Why did she have so many obstacles in achieving racial equality and justice for black people? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The Lend-Lease program was one of Roosevelt's ingenious solutions to a difficult problem. In what other ways did Roosevelt show creativity in governing the country? In his personal life? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Franklin Roosevelt was raised by a very domineering mother and married a very strong woman. What love/hate relationship did Franklin have with his mother and wife for their dominant personalities. Conversely, why did Roosevelt seek out less aggressive women as companions? Explain.

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