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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. When did William Jennings Bryan resign from Woodrow Wilson's cabinet?

2. What position did Herbert Hoover hold in both Presidents Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge's cabinets?

3. Where did Herbert Hoover attend school?

4. What economic program did Franklin Roosevelt initiate as president?

5. What physical changes occurred during the Gilded Age?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Herbert Hoover.

2. Why was Theodore Roosevelt considered a Conservative Progressive?

3. What was The New Deal?

4. Why did Franklin D. Roosevelt oppose big business?

5. What was the League of Nations?

6. Why did Theodore Roosevelt enter politics?

7. How did Herbert Hoover rise to power?

8. Which political party dominated the United States after the Civil War and why?

9. Describe Woodrow Wilson.

10. Describe Theodore Roosevelt.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the impact of the free silver movement on the economy of the United States. Why did the differing economic and political factions wish for different standards? What factors led to the choice of the gold standard?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe capitalism. How has capitalism affected the economy of the United States? How are the principles of economic capitalism associated with civil rights as they are outlined in the Constitution?

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