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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 does Lady Bird do to sooth LBJ's mood swings during his recovery?

2. How much does LBJ pay for his old house?

3. What Senate Rule limits debate based on unanimous consent agreement?

4. What does Richard Bevard Russell Jr. become known as after his father's death?

5. How do the two houses of congress treat the Great Depression?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does LBJ's relationship with Lady Bird change after his heart attack in 1955?

2. What does Russell JR. gain from LBJ?

3. What backlash does LBJ feel after the Olds trail?

4. Why does the Senate turn against McCarthy?

5. Why is LBJ such a contrast to the typical Senator?

6. How does LBJ use money from the Oilman to his advantage?

7. Why does Russell try to avoid a formal committee report of the Truman Administration hearings?

8. What is the results of Humphrey's speech on civil rights during chapter 19?

9. Describe the two affairs LBJ has while in the Senate.

10. After the Olds trial, what does LBJ say about Olds in a speech given regarding the trial?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the press' role in the advancement of LBJ's career.

How does he use the press to his advantage?

Does LBJ ever use the press unethically?

List examples of LBJ's use and connections with the press.

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the most popular committees Senators want to be on? Discuss why these committees are the favorites among Senators and what type of changes they make by being on these committees.

Essay Topic 3

Humphrey poses a possible threat to LBJ. How does LBJ form an alliance with Humphrey? Is this alliance successful. Provide examples or an explanation for you answer.

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