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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 was Harry Truman's first paid job?

2. Which country becomes a focal point of disagreement between USA and the Soviets?

3. Which state turned the tide towards Truman at the convention?

4. In the first six months of 1942 military contracts added what amount to the U.S. economy?

5. In the eyes of the Truman Committee, what governmental department was the most to blame for bad planning?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think the land around Independence was called Blue River Country?

2. Describe Harry's father and mother, using the following criteria: 1) appearance, 2) religious beliefs and upbringing, 3) admirable qualities, 4) values they can teach Truman to make him a good President, leader and man.

3. Reading over the description of Independence, MO, beginning on Page 50, describe Truman's hometown as it relates to 1) economic viability, 2) founders and citizens, and 3) education.

4. Why was it important for Truman to spend so much time as a new President with the funeral of Roosevelt?

5. Truman's reputation as a fair but uncompromising leader is established during his chairmanship of the Truman Committee. Why?

6. Truman was up against several other individuals for the position of Vice President. Why do you think he was the best candidate? Cover personal integrity, ability to gain votes, political record & experience, and life experience.

7. Why did the Kansas-Nebraska Act cause so much trouble in Missouri?

8. What experience does Truman bring to this Senate investigation? Outline specifically which jobs he held in the past that would contribute to his ability to lead this important committee.

9. The Mormons were not welcome in Missouri, although immigrants from all other states were allowed to settle. What were the fundamental differences in the approach the Mormons took to settle, and why was this so difficult for Missouri people?

10. Do you think Harry was a good farmer? Explain your answer with examples from Chapter 3. .

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After the Soviet Union acquires the bomb, the author states "It was a different world now." What does he mean by that statement? Was it better for the world for one country alone to have the weapon? Was it better for the two most powerful countries to have the bomb? In your opinion, which countries should have atomic weapons?

Essay Topic 2

Harry Truman wanted to wait to marry until he had income and a future, and Bess waited patiently for years. Why do you think these young people did not just get married and live with family until they could move out on their own?

Essay Topic 3

Truman's staff and administration changed when George Marshall was named as Secretary of State. List five reasons why this change happened.

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