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

2. How is LBJ feeling at the end of the convention?

3. What population does LBJ work with while heading the Texas NYA?

4. How many votes short is LBJ for the support of his Civil Rights bill?

5. Who is selected to read the Southern Manifesto on the Senate floor?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Russell advise LBJ that his bill is meaningless at this time?

3. Why does LBJ want his Vice Presidential offices to remain where his Senate offices are?

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

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

6. What does the 1956 election do to LBJ?

7. What is the reason and possible consequences for LBJ delaying his announcement to run for president?

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

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

10. What two committees wae created in 1958 and what is their purpose?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

When does the breaking point occur for LBJ when he realizes that he can no longer fully side with the south? Provide information about what events occur directly before and after this point. Do you think LBJ sees it coming and does he prepare himself for this point?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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