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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. Which institution opposed the changes happening in the Justice Department?

2. Which two governors openly defied the 1954 Brown vs. Board of Education?

3. What services did the model community program offer in New York?

4. What was the old practice of American politics?

5. Under what president had the Pentagon grown very popular prior to John Kennedy assuming office?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the direct political result of Robert Kennedy's investigation of the six steel companies in the anti-trust case?

2. How did Robert Kennedy assist his brother in his 1960 Presidential campaign?

3. How did Robert Kennedy unknowingly restrict Hoover's secret techniques for investigation?

4. Describe Joseph McCarthy.

5. Describe what Robert Kennedy did to rectify unfair standards for the poor in America's justice system?

6. What did Robert Kennedy do in New York to improve the lives of the poverty-stricken?

7. What was the controversy surrounding the candidate for Attorney General?

8. What was Robert Kennedy's role in the investigation of Kohler Plumbing?

9. Describe Walter Reuther's position that antagonized Republicans.

10. How did Joe become involved in politics?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Robert Kennedy made several trips abroad, some alone and some with his brother. Each trip affected him profoundly. Describe two examples of trips abroad taken by Kennedy and their effects on his life choices and decision-making. What choices did he make subsequently that reflected his awareness of the longings and frustrations of people in developing nations? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one instance on the theme of loss. Identify at least two instances of loss in the book. Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What is counter-insurgency? Does this policy assist the United States in forging international alliances? Why or why not? What are potential problems? Explain.

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