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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. How many deutsche marks are Jews in Germany fined by the Nazis after a young Polish Jew murders the third secretary of the German Embassy in Paris in November of 1938.

2. When Germany makes its move in 1940, how long does it take for the Nazis to drive British troops out of France?

3. Which of the following individuals proposes a federal wages and hours law in May 1937?

4. In the election of 1938, how many seats do Republicans pick up in the House of Representatives?

5. In May 1940, General Marshall wants a force of at least how many soldiers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the progress of Germany through Europe during the spring and summer of 1940, as discussed in "An End to Isolation."

2. Explain the Neutrality Act signed by Congress in 1935 and what it was intended to accomplish.

3. In February of 1937, why did Roosevelt set out to reorganize the Supreme Court?

4. According to the beginning of "The Roosevelt Reconstruction: Retrospect" how have things changed in America between 1932 and 1936?

5. Explain the event toward the end of "A Farewell to Arms" that convinces some Americans that neutrality is not possible.

6. How does Roosevelt get around the Congressional issues over the lease of destroyers to England in "An End to Isolation"?

7. Describe the change in American business after the New Deal labor programs, as discussed in Leuchtenburg's review of Roosevelt's presidency.

8. In "The Fascist Challenge" why does fascism begin to look attractive to some Americans?

9. Explain the problems with the Fair Labor Standards Act passed in June 1938.

10. In "A Farewell to Arms," why does Roosevelt find such resistance when he attempts to alert America to the happenings in Germany and other parts of the world?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the challenges faced by Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace, as detailed in "Over the Top." In a well-developed essay, target Secretary Wallace's three biggest problems and his handling of them. Be sure to address the nation's reaction to Wallace's policies, and include supporting information from the chapter.

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

In a well-developed essay, cite and discuss three examples of instances where Eleanor Roosevelt influenced her husband's administration and arguably made his job easier. Be sure to defend your examples and to include supporting information from the text.

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