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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5 Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which country was able to assemble an atomic bomb after the USA?
(a) China
(b) France
(c) Israel
(d) Soviet Union

2. Which country becomes a focal point of disagreement between USA and the Soviets?
(a) Canada
(b) Columbia
(c) Poland
(d) Japan

3. What US President did Truman see while he was working in Kansas City?
(a) Bill Clinton
(b) Theodore Roosevelt
(c) Abraham Lilncoln
(d) Herbert Hoover

4. What is cost-plus construction?
(a) Contractor is paid for all costs plus a fixed percentage profit
(b) The method of paying contractors for work done
(c) Construction that costs more than originally estimated.
(d) Avoiding taxes on construction workers

5. What was one of the unique things about the Truman Committee?
(a) All of the members were white men
(b) The Senate does not usually operate by committee
(c) None of the members were Senators
(d) The committee was unanimous on every report.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Truman sends Harry Hopkins to talk to Stalin, he says "use diplomatic language or what?"

2. For most of the people in Independence in the 1800's, who was their hero?

3. Who were "The Big Three" of the Potsdam conference?

4. Which of Truman's family members accompanied him on the campaign trail?

5. Why was it so important to create an Atomic Energy Commission?

(see the answer key)

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