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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Vietnam.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Richard Kleberg most interested in in Washington?
(a) Debate.
(b) Legislative policies.
(c) Social life.
(d) Working for the common man.

2. What did most people consider Barry Goldwater to be, according to the author in "The Transition Year"?
(a) Right winger.
(b) Moderate.
(c) Independent.
(d) Liberal.

3. What impassioned plea did Humphrey make at the 1948 Democratic Convention?
(a) Voting rights for women.
(b) Better salary for congressmen.
(c) Higher education.
(d) A strong civil rights plank.

4. In "The Great Society," where does the author say Johnson first introduced the term "Great Society" in a speech?
(a) Washington, D.C.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Texas.
(d) University of Michigan.

5. Who did Johnson think would want to end the war quickly through total annihilation?
(a) CIA.
(b) Generals.
(c) Conservatives in Congress.
(d) Defense Secretary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What grade did Johnson give his Vice President?

2. Where was Johnson on election day in 1964 when the results came in?

3. What role was Johnson elected to in the Little Congress?

4. Why did Johnson decide to become a politician?

5. Who was Robert Baker?

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