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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 was the U.S. Ambassador to England in 1941?

2. How is the Roosevelts' marriage described?

3. What was the Arcadia Conference?

4. Who was Joseph Lash?

5. What is Roosevelt's position regarding the war in Europe in May of 1940?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain "The Arcadia Conference."

2. What is one perspective of historians regarding the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?

3. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's position on war?

4. Explain the rationing of goods in America during World War II.

5. What was the nature of Eleanor's childhood?

6. What happened in the aftermath of Sara Roosevelt's death in September 1941?

7. What is important about the date of May 9, 1940, in the life of Franklin Roosevelt?

8. Explain the roots of the Lend-Lease Program proposed by Roosevelt.

9. Explain the challenges and circumstances facing Roosevelt in the matter of reinstating a military draft in 1940.

10. Who was James Doolittle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Franklin Roosevelt was raised by a very domineering mother and married a very strong woman. What love/hate relationship did Franklin have with his mother and wife for their dominant personalities. Conversely, why did Roosevelt seek out less aggressive women as companions? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Franklin's childhood. What were his parents like? What advantages did he have as a child of privilege? What personality traits or behaviors did he learn that would serve him well in his life and career?

Essay Topic 3

Despite their marriage problems and some political disagreements, Eleanor was a huge attribute to Franklin's career. Name some ways that Eleanor helped Franklin in his campaigns and during his presidency.

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