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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does Roosevelt ask Congress?
(a) A wartime budget approval
(b) A declaration of war
(c) Increased draft measures
(d) 50,000 airplanes

2. What did Roosevelt consider important during the pre-war period?
(a) Developing the United Nations
(b) Creating more jobs
(c) Negotiating peace in Europe
(d) A working relationship between government and business

3. What is Roosevelt's position regarding the war in Europe in May of 1940?
(a) He has ordered the deployment of troops
(b) He wants to remain neutral
(c) He wants to help the Allies but knows it will not be a popular decision
(d) He will not get involved under any circumstances

4. What public figure makes a case for isolationism in conflict with Roosevelt's position?
(a) Bette Davis
(b) Winston Churchill
(c) Charles Lindbergh
(d) Joe DiMaggio

5. How often did Roosevelt deliver his fireside chats?
(a) Every week
(b) Once a year
(c) About twice a year
(d) Every month

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the British government requesting of the United States in the Summer of 1940?

2. What college did Roosevelt attend after boarding school?

3. Where did Roosevelt vacation with his family in June of 1940?

4. This chapter focuses on Franklin's ______________________________.

5. Who was Roosevelt's opponent in the presidential race in 1940?

(see the answer key)

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