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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 the name of the Supreme court case that dealt with segregation in 1954?
(a) Atkins v. State of New York.
(b) Smith v. Forester.
(c) Brown v. Board of Education.
(d) Roe v. Wade.

2. What country launched Sputnik?
(a) United Kingdom.
(b) Soviet Union.
(c) United States.
(d) France.

3. What does the author say Johnson relied on to persuade senators to support his objectives in "The Senate Leader"?
(a) Committee hearings.
(b) Behind the scenes negotiations.
(c) Public debate.
(d) Press Conferences.

4. What did Willy Hopkins hire Johnson to do after he heard him speaking at a political gathering in Henley, Texas?
(a) Work for the town of Henley.
(b) Give speeches at schools.
(c) Manage his campaign.
(d) Teach at a Mexican-American school.

5. What two other countries did Johnson fear might get involved in the war?
(a) Russia and China.
(b) Russia and Germany.
(c) France and England.
(d) Japan and China.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year was the Civil Rights Act approved by the Senate?

2. What was the purpose of the task forces that Johnson created on "Great Society " goals?

3. What grade did Johnson give himself as a Vice President?

4. What job did Johnson take in Cotulla, Texas to help pay his college tuition?

5. What did Johnson's Republican opponent accuse him of in the election for Senator in "The Making of a Politician"?

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