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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 did Eleanor support for both his runs for the presidency?

2. Who is blamed for black women quitting their jobs as domestics to work in factories?

3. What important conference does Roosevelt attend in January of 1945?

4. Who is the only Roosevelt child who did not run for public office?

5. What information do reports from Europe contain?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the nature of Eleanor's trip to the South Pacific in 1943?

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

3. Explain the GI Bill.

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

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

6. Explain the Smith-Connally Act.

7. Explain the contrasts in Franklin and Eleanor's personalities that ultimately made their marriage troublesome.

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

9. What is the state of Roosevelt's health during the 1944 campaign and to what extent did the American people know about his health?

10. What was the state of Franklin's health in 1944?

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

Some historians contend that the attack on Pearl Harbor could have been avoided if Roosevelt had entered America into the war in Europe sooner. What is the basis for this line of thinking? What was Roosevelt's reasoning for keeping America out of war for as long as possible? Which approach should he have taken in your opinion?

Essay Topic 3

German technology is known worldwide for its excellence. Explain how the Germans far exceeded America or any of its allies in weaponry and arms. What does this arms technology say about the core philosophies of a country?

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