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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was a staunch Democrat in an era of Republican dominance?
(a) Walter Reuther.
(b) Jason Fried.
(c) Joe McCarthy.
(d) Jimmy Hoffa.

2. Which son died in an explosion over France during the 1950s?
(a) John F.
(b) Robert F.
(c) Patrick F.
(d) Joe Jr.

3. What region of the world resented American interference to assist French armed forces?
(a) Philippines.
(b) Indochina.
(c) Australia.
(d) Fiji.

4. What immigrants were not popular in the 1800s in America?
(a) German.
(b) Irish.
(c) English.
(d) French.

5. Who did Robert Kennedy appoint to investigate anti-trust violations?
(a) Bob Barkett.
(b) William Orrick.
(c) Joseph Smith.
(d) David Hackett.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were two personal friends of the Kennedy family that were also prosecuted?

2. Where did Hoover get most of his information about organized crime?

3. Who did John F. Kennedy run against in the 1960 presidential primary?

4. In his role in the Senate Investigations Committee, what did Robert Kennedy gain a reputation for being?

5. With whom did Robert Kennedy travel in the 1950s to the Soviet Union?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Robert Kennedy did to rectify unfair standards for the poor in America's justice system?

2. Describe Walter Reuther's position that antagonized Republicans.

3. What was Robert Kennedy's role in the investigation of Kohler Plumbing?

4. What did Robert Kennedy discover about juvenile delinquency in urban ghettos?

5. Describe Joseph McCarthy.

6. What action taken by Soviet leader Khrushchev immediately caused a red alert for American security?

7. How did the American government react to the Cuban Missile Crisis?

8. Describe Robert Kennedy's actions regarding the notorious investigation against six large steel companies.

9. What action did Robert Kennedy take to enforce the 1954 Brown v Board of Education decision in the south?

10. What did Robert Kennedy do to mitigate hostile relations with Cuba?

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