Master of the Senate: The Years of Lyndon Johnson Test | Final Test - Easy

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Master of the Senate: The Years of Lyndon Johnson Test | Final Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does LBJ head the Texas NYA?
(a) 1937-1939.
(b) 1929-1930.
(c) 1945-1951.
(d) 1935-1937.

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

3. What does LBJ feel and hear from southern Senators?
(a) Peace for Civil Rights.
(b) Defiance against Civil Rights.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Shame.

4. What does LBJ unleash by the end of chapter 37?
(a) His empathy for minorities.
(b) His hatred toward minorities.
(c) His support for the south.
(d) His hatred toward unjustice.

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

6. What does the Senate do when LBJ is welcomed back from his heart attack and recovery in 1956?
(a) Resume business.
(b) Bring him up to date.
(c) Give him a Standing Ovation.
(d) Vote for him to keep his position.

7. How does LBJ come out at the end of chapter 41, in terms of popularity and support?
(a) Victorious.
(b) Many are still untrusting of him.
(c) Defeated.
(d) Strong, but still needs to win some support.

8. What Senate rule does Proxmire attack?
(a) Filibuster Rule.
(b) Rule 28.
(c) One Man Rule.
(d) Rule 22.

9. Who does LBJ know opposes change to the Civil Rights Bill?
(a) Southerners.
(b) Democrats.
(c) Republicans.
(d) Liberals.

10. In addition to LBJ, what other two Senators do not sign the Declaration of Constitutional Principles?
(a) Kefauver and Gore.
(b) Gore and Russell.
(c) Russell and Kefauver.
(d) Gore and Eastland.

11. Who does LBJ assign as acting Whip in 1956?
(a) Hunphrey.
(b) Rowe.
(c) Smathers.
(d) Russell.

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

13. On February 3, 1956, how must is Senator Case bribed with?
(a) $25,000.00.
(b) $30,000.00.
(c) $40,000.00.
(d) $45,000.00.

14. How does LBJ feel he wins over the liberals for the coming Democratic Presidential nomination?
(a) Bring them to his ranch.
(b) Give them better committee positions.
(c) Pass the Social Security Act.
(d) Allow then to have the floor.

15. What does the passing of a small Civil Rights bill allow LBJ to do with easy?
(a) Become the next president.
(b) Make amendments.
(c) Appease the liberals.
(d) Show continued support for the south.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite implications of Part III, who does the GOP stand behind?

2. How many votes short is LBJ for the support of his Civil Rights bill?

3. What two states sue the FDC in 1954 in order to decrease oil prices?

4. Which party is the Majority in the Senate in 1956?

5. As fighting begins on the Senate floor, what does LBJ realize?

(see the answer keys)

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