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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What conservative Senator does LBJ call to replace Kilgore after his death in 1956?
(a) Case.
(b) Olds.
(c) Russell.
(d) Eastland.

2. How many southern states call LBJ "favorite son"?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Seven.
(d) Four.

3. What new Democrats refuse the keep quiet and learn during the period of being a Senator?
(a) Proxmire and Holding.
(b) Proxmire and Smith.
(c) Muskie and Church.
(d) Muskie and Proxmire.

4. What does LBJ do to keep power in the Senate?
(a) Keep loyal Senators in office.
(b) Propose his VP office remain in the Senate.
(c) Appoint an assistant to work in Senate.
(d) Visit Senate daily.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who defies the Supreme Court decision by blocking black students from Central High School?

2. What does a change in Texas law allow LBJ to do in 1960?

3. When trying to stall Douglas, how does LBJ prolong the legislative day?

4. How does MLK Jr. tell followers to deal with opposition?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does LBJ's Civil Rights law do for the movement?

2. What environment does LBJ grow up in that leads him to be prejudice?

3. Why is LBJ's check-up at the Mayo Clinic a convenient absence from Senate?

4. How does the quid pro quo work for LBJ's Civil Rights bill?

5. What is this chapter called "Working Up"?

6. What is Russell's strategy for the speeches given by the southerners over the Civil Rights bill?

7. Hoe does LBJ stop a Supreme-Court ripping bill from reaching the Senate floor?

8. What leads to the increase the black voters?

9. Why is it important for LBJ to win the 1956 Democratic nomination?

10. Why do the unions support LBJ's bill and provide him with the remaining votes he needs?

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