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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. What did Roosevelt consider important during the pre-war period?

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

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

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

5. At what major company did fights break out over unions?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Who was Lorena Hickok?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Lend-Lease program was one of Roosevelt's ingenious solutions to a difficult problem. In what other ways did Roosevelt show creativity in governing the country? In his personal life? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Prior to American's involvement in the war, Roosevelt called for massive arms production in anticipation of meeting the Nazi threat head on. What was the feeling in the country about Roosevelt's pre-war efforts? What was the position of isolationists such as famed aviator, Charles Lindbergh?

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