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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. What is put into place and will impact the citizens of America?

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

4. Who was Eleanor's mother?

5. Who did Roosevelt denounce for joining forces with Germany?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain "The Arcadia Conference."

2. Name Roosevelt's "Four Essential Freedoms" as outlined in a State of the Union address.

3. What problems did Roosevelt face on American soil at this time?

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

5. What was the evolution of the relationship between Eleanor and Lorena?

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

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

8. What is the difficult position in which Roosevelt finds himself as Europe continues to be ravaged by Germany?

9. What was the nature of Eleanor's relationship with her children?

10. Explain Roosevelt's difficult position about entering the war.

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

Franklin Roosevelt is remembered as one of America's most beloved presidents. In your opinion, why is Roosevelt remembered so fondly? Explain. Conversely, what were some of his weaknesses as President?

Essay Topic 3

Eleanor Roosevelt strongly opposed war of any kind. Explain the challenges Franklin Roosevelt faced when trying to "sell" war not only to the American public but also to his strong and opinionated wife. Were Eleanor's opinions on this subject entertained or rejected outright?

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