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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. Why does Moton continue to support Hoover?

2. In May of 1927, what is the state of the Mississippi River?

3. What does Hoover develop a new committee to do after the 1927 floods?

4. How does Hoover begin to regain order in the Delta area?

5. In 1928, what are the blacks in the Delta region doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What condition are St. Bernard Parish and Plaquemines in?

2. Why does the author describe the refugee camps in such detail in conjunction with the increase in flooded areas?

3. What makes Hoover the obvious candidate when Coolidge decides to not run for reelection?

4. Why is the relationship Hoover has with Moton crucial?

5. What is the basis of the new corporation Hoover starts in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi?

6. Why would the flood plan have to be constantly revised today?

7. Although William Percy hates war, he fights in WWI and emerges a hero. What does this tell the reader about William's character?

8. Why does Hoover's views and the Colored Advisory Committee's views different?

9. How are the refugees that were guaranteed care treated by Hoover and the Red Cross?

10. Simpson and others try to find a solution to the reimbursement problems by holding conferences with Butler. Are the conferences effective?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

President Coolidge was president during the time of the floods. What contributions did Coolidge make in flood relief or during that time? Why did he behave this way? Do you believe that the flooding in 1927 was one of the reasons he did not run again for president? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Make an analysis on Butler. What was important to this politician? What was not important to him? What kind of person was he? What events provided examples to support Butler's reputation during the flood of 1927?

Essay Topic 3

When the St. Bernard and Plaquemines Parish levee was to be dynamited, tickets were sold to the event. Who were the main ticket holders? What did this tell the reader about society in 1927? What did this tell the reader about the citizens of New Orleans?

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