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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 does Roosevelt agree to for the fourth time in 1944?

2. In what condition is the White House when the Trumans move in?

3. What does Eleanor visit on the Gila River in Arizona?

4. What strikes Eleanor upon her return trip?

5. For what cause does Eleanor continue to fight on the home front?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the role of women in industry during World War II.

2. Explain the role that Anna Roosevelt plays in her parents' lives at the beginning of 1944.

3. Explain the Smith-Connally Act.

4. What is the state of the Roosevelts' marriage by the end of 1944?

5. What is Roosevelt's new rallying cry at the end of 1943?

6. Despite the devastation of war, what encouraging things did Eleanor witness when visiting England in the fall of 1942?

7. What happened in the aftermath of Franklin's death?

8. Explain the role of antisemitism in Americans turning away shiploads of European refugees in 1942?

9. Explain the contrasts in Franklin and Eleanor's personalities that ultimately made their marriage troublesome.

10. What was the outcome of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some historians contend that the attack on Pearl Harbor could have been avoided if Roosevelt had entered America into the war in Europe sooner. What is the basis for this line of thinking? What was Roosevelt's reasoning for keeping America out of war for as long as possible? Which approach should he have taken in your opinion?

Essay Topic 2

Franklin Roosevelt was very popular for his fireside chats which forged a bond with him and the American people. Explain how Roosevelt was able to capitalize on the technology of the day to create these innovative programs. How has technology changed in the 60+ years since Roosevelt's presidency? What is President Obama's version of a fireside chat using current technology?

Essay Topic 3

Eleanor faced the challenge of being both a First Lady with strong objectives as well as a mother of five children. Which job suited her better? At which job was she more successful? In which job did she enjoy more satisfaction? Explain.

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