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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. After what event did Eisenhower decide to keep his running mate?

2. What did Eisenhower think of his new role as president?

3. What was at an all time high, according to Chapter 8?

4. What was Eisenhower sure of after the surrender of the German army in 1918?

5. What did Eisenhower decide would need to happen for him to run for President?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10, who did Eisenhower choose as vice president, and what obstacle did this present?

2. What did Eisenhower finally tell Montgomery in Chapter 6, and how did Montgomery react?

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

4. How was Eisenhower's relationship with Mary (Mamie) after the war?

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

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

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

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

9. What was significant about the way in which Eisenhower spoke?

10. What happened at the Battle at Kasserine, and why was it significant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eisenhower wanted Johnson to end the Vietnam War quickly. Do you think the military background of Eisenhower allowed him to see the situation better than Johnson? Use the text to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

In an essay, discuss why Truman went from pushing Eisenhower to run for president to not thinking he was worth it by discussing party politics. Use the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Eisenhower did not clearly endorse Nixon during his first run for president in 1960. Why do you think Eisenhower did not make his views of Nixon clear? Do you think Eisenhower not endorsing Nixon cost Nixon the election? Use the text to support your discussion.

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