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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 conservative Senator does LBJ call to replace Kilgore after his death in 1956?

2. What type of school does LBJ teach at from 1928-1929?

3. Who does Eisenhower say has the power to kill the whole civil rights bill?

4. With the launch of Sputnik in 1957, what issue does LBJ brings to the table?

5. How many southern states call LBJ "favorite son"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens regarding the election in 1960?

2. What is the result of Governor Faubus' actions regarding the African American children and Central High School?

3. Why does LBJ distance himself from the publicity surrounding the funeral?

4. What does the Declaration of Constitutional Principles pronounce?

5. How does LBJ coordinate the return of Private Felic Longoria's body?

6. What evidence indicates LBJ compassion toward minorities?

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

8. What does Russell claim Part III of the Civil Rights bill really is?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

LBJ gladly accepts the unwanted position of Democratic Whip then Minority Leaders. Outline LBJ's political strategy in making these bold moves.

How can the strategy backfired?

What does LBJ have to do to maximize his time in these positions?

Many other have a difficult time in these positions. Does LBJ? Why or Why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the presence of only three black Senators in 1956.

How are these individuals treated by other Senators?

What do the Powell Amendments have to do with their presence?

Why are these amendments introduced by one of the three at the beginning of each session?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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