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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Truman do when he was suspicious about the defense industry overspending?
(a) Launched his own investigation and drove over 10,000 miles across the country researching defense sites.
(b) He wrote a stern letter to the newspaper calling for action
(c) He started his own company to reap some of these benefits
(d) He decided to do nothing and wait to see what happened

2. How long was Truman & Jacobson in business?
(a) Ten years
(b) Three years
(c) Twent-five Years
(d) One year

3. What party did Truman belong to?
(a) Republican
(b) Democratic
(c) Whig
(d) Green Party

4. How old was Harry Truman when he arrived in Washington D.C. to assume his duties as a Senator?
(a) 23
(b) 50
(c) 45
(d) 60

5. For most of the people in Independence in the 1800's, who was their hero?
(a) George Bush
(b) George Washington
(c) Andrew Jackson
(d) Abraham Lincoln

Short Answer Questions

1. From what other state did most of the people settling Missouri migrate?

2. How did Truman's men move their equipment around France?

3. What was the original funding for the Truman Committee?

4. What does Harry give as a reason to join the military and go to war?

5. The Truman Committee saved the U.S. taxpayers a great deal of money. What is the estimated amount mentioned in the book?

(see the answer key)

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