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

2. What is the problem occurring on American soil in May of 1940?

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

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

5. What role does Eleanor take on after Franklin's illness?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Who was Missy LeHand?

7. What was a fireside chat?

8. What was "the miracle of Dunkirk?"

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

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

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

Eleanor faced the challenge of being both a First Lady with strong objectives as well as a mother of five children. Which job suited her better? At which job was she more successful? In which job did she enjoy more satisfaction? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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