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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 major military event occurs on June 6, 1944?

2. Who is angered by a meeting held between Roosevelt and Churchill in August of 1943?

3. What is noteworthy about the new defense plants?

4. What torments Eleanor at the beginning of Chapter 22?

5. What new platform replaces the "New Deal?"

Short Essay Questions

1. Despite the devastation of war, what encouraging things did Eleanor witness when visiting England in the fall of 1942?

2. How did Eleanor find personal fulfillment by the end of November, 1944?

3. What was Eleanor's perspective on the Japanese internment camps in the U.S.?

4. What was the nature of Eleanor's identity crisis after the election of 1944?

5. Explain the role of women in industry during World War II.

6. What happened in the aftermath of Franklin's death?

7. What were the circumstances surrounding Franklin's death?

8. What was the agenda for each of the "Big Three" leaders at the Yalta Conference?

9. Explain the role that Anna Roosevelt plays in her parents' lives at the beginning of 1944.

10. Explain the war effort in Russian and Stalin's ultimate goal.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

What impact did Roosevelt's New Deal have on a Depression-era America? What personal and leadership traits did he exhibit that engendered such trust in the American people? Did this trust extend into the pre-war years? Explain.

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