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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. In "One Third of a Nation" Leuchtenburg discusses the poor migrants who headed west and became the basis for a famous novel by which author?
2. During the labor strikes of 1934, in which of the following cities do taxi cab drivers burn a hundred taxis?
3. Which of the following railroads does "The Politics of Hard Times" mention as a common ride for homeless Americans in search of work?
4. When discussing Senator Huey Long of Louisiana, Leuchtenburg mentions that Long loves his nickname of what?
5. According to "Winter of Despair," which of the following individuals works for The New York Times and first coins the phrase "brain trust" in reference to Roosevelt's advisers?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss the ways in which the Social Security Act of 1935 represented a new way of thinking in American history, as detailed in "One Third of a Nation."
2. What were the major provisions of the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933, as discussed in "The Hundred Days' War"?
3. What can be considered ironic about the state of mind of jobless workers in 1934, as discussed in the opening of "One Third of a Nation"?
4. During the 1932 election, how badly did Herbert Hoover lose to Roosevelt?
5. Describe Hoover's problem with the Bonus Army situation as discussed in "The Politics of Hard Times."
6. Explain the results of the Senate investigation ordered by Hoover toward the end of his term, led by Ferdinand Pecora.
7. According to "Over the Top," why did some people consider the National Recovery Administration (NRA) a failure?
8. Describe the nation's reaction to the repeal of the 18th Amendment--with the 21st Amendment--in March of 1933.
9. Describe the violent labor strikes that took place around the country in 1934.
10. Explain what the Wagner Act of 1935 was intended to accomplish.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze and discuss the change in the level of political debate during the years of Roosevelt's presidency. What sorts of things was Congress discussing when Roosevelt first took office in 1932, and what were they discussing by 1940? Cite supporting information from the text.
Essay Topic 2
In a well-developed essay, compare and contrast the three elections in which Roosevelt is a candidate for President. What kind of campaign does he run in 1932? 1936? 1940? How does the country's response to him differ during each campaign? Include supporting information from the text.
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast the three major schools of thought about the recession at the end of 1937 as discussed in "A Sea of Troubles." Include supporting information from the text and outside research if necessary.
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