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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. When did World War I end?

2. Where was Eisenhower's son, John, before being recalled to Washington for his father's inauguration?

3. How was Eisenhower's decision to allow the Bolsheviks to capture the city judged?

4. What did people start to doubt about Eisenhower at the end of Chapter 12?

5. What promotion did Eisenhower receive while the Allies fought in Italy?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What was Eisenhower not accustomed to, at the start of Chapter 9?

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

5. What happened at Fort Sam Houston, Texas?

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

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

8. What did Eisenhower learn in Chapter 4?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Eisenhower agreed to halt the test of nuclear weapons? Was it because of environmental, political or moral reasons? Use the text to support your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Why was Eisenhower's first cabinet called "eight millionaires and one plumber"? In an essay, discuss who made up his cabinet and what influence they had on American politics. Use the text to support your response.

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