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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. When did Johnson resume his position in the Senate after his illness in 1955?

2. What impassioned plea did Humphrey make at the 1948 Democratic Convention?

3. What year did a United States Senate seat open in Texas that Johnson ultimately won?

4. What was the name of the space program that Johnson's congressional initiatives resulted in?

5. What subcommittee began investigations on the space exploration program in 1957?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Johnson's courtship of Lady Bird.

4. When Johnson was Senate Majority Leader, what was his style of leadership?

5. As a young Senator, why did Johnson want the position of Democratic Party Whip?

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

7. How did Johnson conduct his campaign for Democratic nomination for president in 1960?

8. What did Sam Johnson think of his young son's hair?

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

10. What was Johnson's impact on civil rights as a Senator in 1957?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using the Civil Rights Act and NASA as two examples, discuss how Johnson was an effective mediator and champion for historic initiatives in 1957. How did he see these two initiatives as necessary to a stronger America? What actions did he take to champion these causes?

Essay Topic 2

What challenges did Johnson face as Vice President? Was he comfortable in the Kennedy Administration? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Johnson's role as President after John F. Kennedy was assassinated. What was he aware of and sensitive about regarding the public's love of Kennedy? Did he create a smooth transition for the American public? How?

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