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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 does Kennedy suggest is the number of courageous Senators who have put their political lives on the line in order to speak honestly?

3. What were the circumstances that brought Edmund G. Ross to Congress as Senator from Kansas?

4. Why did George Norris decide to go against his constituents and vote according to his conscience?

5. What was ironic when the Matthews Resolution came up for a vote in the Senate?

Short Essay Questions

1. What immediate reaction came from Gov. Dewey of New York after Taft opposed the Nazi war crimes trials?

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

3. What was an outstanding act of courage performed by Sen. John Tyler of Virginia?

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

5. What was the first courageous act George W. Norris of Nebraska performed in Congress?

6. What was the downfall of Sen. Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama?

7. What difference does Kennedy see between breaking with a political party and breaking with a section?

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

9. How did Edmund G. Ross come to the U.S. Senate from Kansas?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a narrative about what it must have been like for Sam Houston to live with the Cherokee as a boy.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that compares slavery to segregation.

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