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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. Taft's words on freedom of thought, freedom from orthodox dogma, and the right to think for oneself are his definition of what?

2. What was Lamar able to convince President Hayes to do?

3. How many other Republicans lost their careers by standing with Ross against the impeachment of President Johnson?

4. How did Norris attack Joe Cannon's power?

5. Why did George Norris believe Big Business was urging the country into war?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Lamar able to win back the support of the people of Mississippi?

2. What was Norris' working knowledge of both poverty and war?

3. How did Norris manage to stop the vote on the Armed Ship Bill?

4. Why did Taft speak out against the Nuremberg trials of Nazi war leaders?

5. What happened to Ross after the Johnson impeachment proceedings?

6. After the Senate, what political office did Lamar hold?

7. What is some of the speculation regarding Ross' not revealing how he would vote until he cast his vote on the Senate floor?

8. Why is Ross called the man who saved a president?

9. What was Sen. Robert A. Taft's unrealized political ambition throughout his career?

10. What was the Armed Ship Bill and why did Norris oppose it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a two page paper on three people you believe should be in a future book on profiles in courage.

Essay Topic 2

Write a narrative about someone from your school who showed uncommon courage.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about the most courageous person you have ever met.

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