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

2. What city was Hubert Humphrey mayor of?

3. What did Rebekah Baines pride herself on?

4. In "The Senate Leader," what did Johnson fear if the Civil Rights Act did not pass the Senate?

5. How old was Johnson when he was first elected to Congress through a special six-week election?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Johnson decide to become a politician?

2. What happened when Johnson made a speech for Pat Neff at the political picnic in Henley, Texas?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How did Johnson learn as much as he could about Congress when he first arrived as a Legislative Secretary?

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

Discuss the theme of control as it pertains to Johnson's leadership style. How did Johnson dominate his cabinet and staff when he was President? What practices did he put into place to secure his control? Why did he think this was necessary?

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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