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

2. What was everyone looking for Eisenhower to do in 1948?

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

4. Who did Eisenhower talk about the importance of NATO with?

5. What was Eisenhower doing while the burnings occurred in his first term?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened to the German forces in Chapter 7?

3. What did Eisenhower recognize about the British in Chapter 5?

4. What did Eisenhower learn in Chapter 4?

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

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

7. Who did Eisenhower meet in Chapter 2, and what role did he play in Eisenhower's life?

8. What angered the military and the Republicans in Chapter 12?

9. In Chapter 12, what struggle started between Eisenhower and Joe McCarthy?

10. How does Chapter 3 describe Eisenhower's treatment of American troops?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Suez Canal was considered the last attempt of France and England to assert their power over the U.S and Russia. Why do you think Eisenhower chose to support Egypt when most of the money Egypt spent on modernization was from Russia? Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

McCarthy spearheaded the fight against Communist infiltration. In an essay, analyze the relationship between McCarthy and Eisenhower, using the text to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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