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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What civil rights amendments outlaw slavery and guarantee the right to vote and due process?
(a) 13, 14, 15.
(b) 5, 9, 15.
(c) 1, 5, 8.
(d) 1, 13, 19.

2. Which party is the Majority in the Senate in 1956?
(a) Republicans.
(b) Its an even split.
(c) Independents.
(d) Democrats.

3. 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.

4. Who defies the Supreme Court decision by blocking black students from Central High School?
(a) Faubus.
(b) Proxmire.
(c) Eisenhower.
(d) Olds.

5. As fighting begins on the Senate floor, what does LBJ realize?
(a) He can exert his power.
(b) He fails his party.
(c) He is losing control.
(d) They must vote immediately.

6. When trying to stall Douglas, how does LBJ prolong the legislative day?
(a) Adjourning the day.
(b) Calling recess.
(c) Not calling Roll call.
(d) Walking off the Senate floor.

7. Who losses ground among African Americans from 1952-1956?
(a) Stevenson.
(b) Douglas.
(c) Russell.
(d) LBJ.

8. How do southerners vote on the civil rights bill?
(a) Against-pro facta.
(b) For-pro facta.
(c) For-pro forma.
(d) Against-pro forma.

9. What happens on January 18, 1954 when a group of African Americans try to register to vote?
(a) They are harassed.
(b) They are arrested.
(c) They are turned away.
(d) They are welcomed.

10. Who is elected LBJ's replacement for Majority Leader?
(a) Russell.
(b) Chruch.
(c) Mansfield.
(d) Muskie.

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

12. What does Rayburn stall in order to help LBJ with the presidential nomination?
(a) H.R. 614.
(b) H.R. 627.
(c) H.R. 527.
(d) H.R. 329.

13. What Supreme Court case in 1945 deems separate but equal unconstitutional?
(a) Goss v. Lopez.
(b) Doe v. Renfrou.
(c) Rowe v. Wade.
(d) Brown v. Board of Education.

14. Who wins the 156 presidential election?
(a) Eisenhower.
(b) Truman.
(c) Stevenson.
(d) Humphrey.

15. Whose support does Reedy suggest LBJ gain his strong position within the Senate again?
(a) The oilmen.
(b) The railroad unions.
(c) The liberals.
(d) The southerners.

Short Answer Questions

1. What laws are extended to public facilities in 1896?

2. What does the US Supreme Court order the University of Alabama do in 1956?

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

4. Who suggests LBJ turn down the offer for Vice President?

5. Who is not allowed in the Democratic caucus?

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