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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What became the most consuming controversy during Richard Daley's first two terms as mayor?
2. At what point during the 1968 Democratic National Convention did protesters and security forces clash?
3. What race-related issue did Richard Daley face during his early second term?
4. What event took place in Chicago during April that foretold conflict at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago?
5. How did the press handle the April event?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How did Joe McDonough's fondness for gambling help Richard Daley's career with City Hall and the Chicago Democratic Central Committee? Which of McDonough's rules, "help your friends, hurt your enemies, adjust a case through the police and add up the votes until they come out right. Most important rule--don't get caught. Don't repeat what you hear," served him best while he covered for McDonough? How could Daley have hurt his career with regard to the neglect McDonough showed for his responsibilities? Do you believe that Daley was covering for a friend or picking up valuable experience in running an office and earning a reputation as someone who would make sure the job is done?
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
Think of the rules of Chicago politics: ". . . help your friends, hurt your enemies, adjust a case through the police and add up the votes until they come out right. Most important rule--don't get caught. Don't repeat what you hear." How did these rules help to develop a closed political system that exerted control over what was then the country's second most populated city? Write a full examination of what it would take for these rules to have control over the city and how each contributes to the strength of the other. Which do you consider most important in a political system? Why?
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