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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 was the British government requesting of the United States in the Summer of 1940?

2. Where does Eleanor go to work during this period?

3. How old was Eleanor when her father died?

4. How did the Allied troops escape to England?

5. Why are American Catholics opposed to helping the answer to #82 defend itself against Germany?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who was Lorena Hickok?

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

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

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

8. What was a fireside chat?

9. Who was Missy LeHand?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Reports began to emerge from Europe regarding the extermination of European Jews by the Nazis, yet Jewish refugees were turned away from American shores. Why was there such an anti-Semitic philosophy rampant in America at this time? Why were major American intellectual and relief organizations not moved to help in this area?

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