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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. What position did Franklin Roosevelt hold in Woodrow Wilson's cabinet?

2. With what political party was Franklin Roosevelt associated?

3. What studies did Franklin Roosevelt pursue?

4. Which scientific theory became popular during the Gilded Age?

5. What criticism did Franklin Roosevelt have of Herbert Hoover while campaigning for president?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the Great Depression affect Herbert Hoover's economic policies?

2. Why did Theodore Roosevelt enter politics?

3. How did Woodrow Wilson rise to power?

4. How did the Great Depression affect Herbert Hoover's career?

5. Why did William Jennings Bryan resign as Woodrow Wilson's Secretary of War?

6. How did Theodore Roosevelt affect American politics after his term in office?

7. How did the Second World War affect Roosevelt's career?

8. What was the League of Nations?

9. Describe Woodrow Wilson.

10. What was the free silver issue?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe John C. Calhoun's perception of African Americans and the institution of slavery. What concerns did Calhoun have for the emancipation of slaves? Why did Calhoun feel the institution of slavery was necessary? What theory did Calhoun have about the relationship between slavery and equality among white citizens? What dangers were inherent in Calhoun's ideas?

Essay Topic 2

What is "wage slavery" and how did it affect Americans in the 19th century? How did wage slavery differ from the slavery endured by many African-Americans at that time? What strategies were developed to end wage slavery?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the impact of the Populist movement on the economy of the United States. Which groups of Americans were attracted to the Populist movement and why? What role did social reform play in the Populist platform? What was the economic platform of the Populist movement? What could have caused the demise of the Populist Party?

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