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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does LBJ say politicians do when African Americans get the vote?
(a) Begin moving for better funding.
(b) Propose minority legislation.
(c) Beg for their support.
(d) Target more white voters.

2. How many votes short is LBJ for the support of his Civil Rights bill?
(a) 14.
(b) 1.
(c) 5.
(d) 23.

3. Who conducts the longest one man filibuster described in chapter 41?
(a) Thurmond.
(b) Church.
(c) Russell.
(d) LBJ.

4. As LBJ listens to various people, exactly what is he listening for?
(a) What they want out of the civil rights movement.
(b) Their ability to be bribed.
(c) What they are not saying.
(d) Their constituents needs.

5. What group steps in to help the widow of the deceased man in 1945?
(a) The Coalition for Justice.
(b) The American G.I. Forum.
(c) The NAACP.
(d) The Americans for Civil Rights.

6. Prior to holding the Presidency, what does LBJ say about African Americans?
(a) They are an inproverished people.
(b) They are lazy and prone to violence.
(c) Their voting should be limited.
(d) They should be equal.

7. What do liberals feel is the result if a white juror is selected for the southern jury?
(a) Conviction.
(b) A hung Jury.
(c) Aquittal.
(d) Racism.

8. What does LBJ resign from the Texas NYA?
(a) It is interfering with his principles.
(b) He is done with social service.
(c) To run for Congress.
(d) He is not properly serving the people.

9. Who is not allowed in the Democratic caucus?
(a) President.
(b) Lobbyists.
(c) New Senators.
(d) Former Senators.

10. What two states sue the FDC in 1954 in order to decrease oil prices?
(a) Michigan and Wisconsin.
(b) Ohio and Texas.
(c) Main and Vermont.
(d) Florida and Georgia.

11. What does Russell do if he is threatened by a comprehensive civil rights bill?
(a) Launch an investigation.
(b) Filibuster.
(c) Vote against it.
(d) Rally the Southern Bloc.

12. Who is LBJ's only guest on the fourth of July of 1958?
(a) Russell.
(b) Knowland.
(c) Eisenhower.
(d) Cox.

13. When LBJ returns to the Senate after Easter, what is he determined to do?
(a) Side fully with the liberals.
(b) Pass Civil Rights legislation.
(c) Side fully with the south.
(d) Deny all Civil Rights legislation.

14. Who does LBJ turn to for additional votes for his legislation?
(a) Oilmen.
(b) Northerners.
(c) North Westerners.
(d) Westerners.

15. How do some liberals view LBJ by 1956?
(a) Indifferent to the cause.
(b) A potential supporter.
(c) The enemy.
(d) A true supporter.

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to Russell, what other Senator is hesitant to support LBJ for the 1956 nomination?

2. How do southerners vote on the civil rights bill?

3. Who is recruited to win over Rauth in chapter 41?

4. What does the Senate do when LBJ is welcomed back from his heart attack and recovery in 1956?

5. How many votes does LBJ have when he gets to the Democratic Convention in 1956?

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