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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Johnson say the Civil Rights Act should be called?
(a) Civil rights victory.
(b) Achievements bill.
(c) Voting rights bill.
(d) Compromise bill.

2. Who was President when Johnson was Senate Majority Leader?
(a) Roosevelt.
(b) Eisenhower.
(c) Kennedy.
(d) Truman.

3. What secret group did Johnson form while in his freshman year at college?
(a) Students for Democracy.
(b) Leaders of the Future.
(c) Black Stars.
(d) White Stars.

4. What gathering did local political candidates attend each year in Henley, Texas?
(a) Fundraiser.
(b) All-day political picnic.
(c) Beach party.
(d) Caucus.

5. Where was Lyndon Johnson born?
(a) Atlanta, Georgia.
(b) Stonewall, Texas.
(c) Washington, D.C.
(d) Boston, Massachusetts.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was Cecil Evans?

3. What did Johnson have in his suitcase which was tied with baling wire in 1924?

4. What department did Professor Harry Greene work in at the college Johnson went to?

5. Who is Rebekah Baines?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Johnson find fascinating about his paternal grandfather?

2. Why did Johnson like going to the legislature with his father?

3. Describe Johnson's heart attack.

4. What were the Black Stars at San Marcos College?

5. Why did Johnson choose not to join the Southern caucus when he was in the Senate?

6. What did Johnson's critics have to say about the power he held in the Senate?

7. What initiative did Johnson take after the Soviets launched Sputnik?

8. What competitive changes did Johnson bring to the Mexican-American school he taught at in Cotulla?

9. As Majority Leader, why did Johnson dislike press conferences?

10. Describe how Johnson got elected to Congress through a special election.

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