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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 law is passed that gives the FPC power to regulate gas prices?

2. How does LBJ respond to his medications?

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

4. What term refers to a body of laws proposed to enforce segregation?

5. What does LBJ ask for before going into shock after his heart attack?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the press' reaction to LBJ attitude after his recovery from the heart attack in 1955?

2. What is the purpose of LBJ's assignment of a committee liaison?

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

4. Why do the Democrats take control of Congress in 1932?

5. How is LBJ described when he is a Senator?

6. Why do some think Olds is a communist?

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

8. What is LBJ relationship with his other family members like?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the Texas NYA? How does LBJ make a lasting impact on this organization and the people it serves? How does the organization make a lasting impact on LBJ? Provide examples to support your answer.

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

LBJ seems to change view and action toward racial issues. Provide evidence to demonstrate these differing views. Why does LBJ demonstrate this change? What is LBJ's true stance? How does anyone know his true stance?

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