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

2. How does the Chamber of Commerce describe LBJ?

3. What does Russell do if he is threatened by a comprehensive civil rights bill?

4. Who conducts the longest one man filibuster described in chapter 41?

5. What do liberals feel is the result if a white juror is selected for the southern jury?

Short Essay Questions

1. What evidence indicates LBJ compassion toward minorities?

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

3. What happens in the Senate when Neely of West Virginia dies?

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

5. What are LBJ's fears when the Rules Committee forms a sub-committee to investigate campaign financing?

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

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

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

9. What do the liberals attempt to do to speed up the bills reaching the Senate floor?

10. What happens regarding the election in 1960?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

LBJ is a powerful force. In your opinion, do others respect LBJ or simply fear him? Provide evidence for your answer based on events and situations from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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