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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. In what town did Eisenhower spend his youth?

2. Who did Chapter 5 say wanted to claim victory in France as his own alone?

3. Who did Eisenhower struggle with during the invasion of France?

4. What was Eisenhower too lenient with, according to Chapter 5?

5. What were Truman's feelings about Eisenhower after his election?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what role did Eisenhower take on and how did this change his life?

2. What was Eisenhower interested in, and how is it significant?

3. What happened on June 6, 1944?

4. What did Eisenhower ask of Nixon in Chapter 10?

5. What did Eisenhower realize about the presidency, in Chapter 9?

6. What happened during the time that Montgomery spent arguing?

7. What opportunity did Truman present to Eisenhower, in Chapter 9?

8. What did Eisenhower do to prepare for war, and why was this significant?

9. What affected the Allied forces in Chapter 7, and how did this impact Eisenhower?

10. What happened at Fort Sam Houston, Texas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why did the relationship between MacArthur and Eisenhower sour? Do you think it was their personalities that conflicted or their view on war and command? Use the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Eisenhower endorsed Nixon when he tried to have him off the ticket of his second term only a few years prior? Use the text to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

Eisenhower suffered several heart attacks during his first term. Do you think a president today could be elected with the poor health Eisenhower had when he ran for the second time?

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