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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. During what battle did Eisenhower's hesitation almost cost him victory in Chapter 4?

2. When did the relationship between Eisenhower and MacArthur sour?

3. What did many Republicans want him to do after accusations about his running mate arose?

4. Who worked to have Eisenhower's son, John, come back for his father's inauguration?

5. What school did Eisenhower attend after high school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of the book, according to Chapter 1?

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

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

4. What did Eisenhower do after he retired from the army?

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

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

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

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

9. What did Eisenhower spend a lot of time doing?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Khrushchev tried to blackmail Eisenhower into pulling the NATO troops from West Berlin. Do you think Eisenhower's refusal to comply put the world at risk of a nuclear war? Use the text to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Eisenhower agreed to finance their war in Indochina (Vietnam)? Make sure to explore the paradox of Eisenhower's fight in Nazi Germany and later helping France impose their domination over a foreign country. Use the text to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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