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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 the relationship between Eisenhower and MacArthur sour?

2. In what town did Eisenhower spend his youth?

3. What was damaged when Eisenhower made the deal over the control of North Africa?

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

5. What did Eisenhower do to handle the challenge he faced at the start of 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 at the Battle at Kasserine, and why was it significant?

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

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

5. What did Eisenhower assemble, according to Chapter 11?

6. What happened for Eisenhower after the war, according to Chapter 8?

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

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

9. What happened between Eisenhower and Truman, and how was it significant, in Chapter 11?

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

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

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 3

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.

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