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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. For what has Eleanor Roosevelt just received an award?

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

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

4. Who was Joseph Lash?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Eleanor's heritage?

2. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's position on war?

3. What was "the miracle of Dunkirk?"

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What was the nature of Eleanor's childhood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Despite their marriage problems and some political disagreements, Eleanor was a huge attribute to Franklin's career. Name some ways that Eleanor helped Franklin in his campaigns and during his presidency.

Essay Topic 2

Civil Rights is a burgeoning topic in this era, much to the credit of Eleanor Roosevelt. Why did Mrs. Roosevelt take on this particular cause? Why did she have so many obstacles in achieving racial equality and justice for black people? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Franklin Roosevelt was very popular for his fireside chats which forged a bond with him and the American people. Explain how Roosevelt was able to capitalize on the technology of the day to create these innovative programs. How has technology changed in the 60+ years since Roosevelt's presidency? What is President Obama's version of a fireside chat using current technology?

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