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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. In what type of household was Roosevelt raised?

2. What is Eleanor Roosevelt's opinion on money spent on war?

3. What did Franklin refuse to do in the marriage?

4. Why does the Civil Rights movement surge again at this time?

5. Who does Franklin make a trip to see in Warm Springs, Georgia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the nature of Roosevelt's childhood?

2. How did Roosevelt help the American people understand what was going on in the war?

3. What were the circumstances related to Roosevelt's inviting Crown Princess Martha of Norway to stay at the White House?

4. What is Eleanor's heritage?

5. What was the state of Franklin and Eleanor's marriage in 1940?

6. What was a fireside chat?

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

8. Explain the evolution of Franklin and Eleanor's marriage.

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

10. What is notable about Roosevelt and Churchill's first meeting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

What impact did Roosevelt's New Deal have on a Depression-era America? What personal and leadership traits did he exhibit that engendered such trust in the American people? Did this trust extend into the pre-war years? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the "good cop, bad cop" method of politics played by the Roosevelts. How was Eleanor's shedding light on difficult topics good for FDR even though he chose not to engage most of the time for fear of alienating big constituencies?

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