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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. Of what did Eleanor urge Americans to slow their purchases?

2. Roosevelt had to decide whether to give military aid to the British or ________________________________.

3. Up until this time, how many terms could a president serve?

4. Where did Franklin seek the healing of water for his polio?

5. What did Roosevelt call for in his State of the Union address in January of 1942?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who was Lorena Hickok?

3. What was the role of Roosevelt's mother in his marriage and family life?

4. What is Eleanor's heritage?

5. Explain Eleanor Roosevelt's position and activities related to race relations in the United States in 1940.

6. What did Roosevelt do first in order to prepare for potential war?

7. Who were the principal companions of Franklin and Eleanor during this period?

8. What were the political implications of Roosevelt's running for a third term as president?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The American public never knew the full extent of Roosevelt's physical limitations in the 1940s. Explain why this would not be possible for a 21st century president due to digital technology and instant news media.

Essay Topic 2

Some historians contend that the attack on Pearl Harbor could have been avoided if Roosevelt had entered America into the war in Europe sooner. What is the basis for this line of thinking? What was Roosevelt's reasoning for keeping America out of war for as long as possible? Which approach should he have taken in your opinion?

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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