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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What event took place in Chicago during April that foretold conflict at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago?
2. How did segregation aid the Democratic political machine in Chicago?
3. Who was Richard Daley's opponent during his fourth run for Mayor?
4. In what year did Richard Daley begin his fifth term?
5. How did Richard Daley diffuse the 1970 scandal involving the public officials?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Richard Daley had many good characteristics, but he also used those characteristics in a way that they were corrupted. Write an expository essay on how Richard Daley used some very important character qualities to achieve a goal but allowed those qualities to be used for a system that was corrupted. Conclude your essay with whether or not you believe that corruption such as was ingrained in the Cook County Democratic Party can be cleaned up and how the positive character qualities of Richard Daley could have been used in that cause.
Essay Topic 2
Based upon what your read in "Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago," do you consider the goals of the Chicago desegregation movement to be for political power or for social access? Write an expository essay detailing your position. Use at least three examples from the book that support your view.
Essay Topic 3
Write a persuasive essay addressing the following questions: Is it practical to hold a political system to a set of standards when it is contending for power and wealth? How can your participation in the political system hold it to account for upholding particular ethical standards? At what point would you be willing to abandon one party for involvement in another party when you become disappointed with the ethical qualities of political candidates your party offers?
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