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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. In the sermon, "On Suffering Persecution", ignominy and what were two opposites?

2. According to a speech by Jan C. Smuts, what was wanted by the world?

3. Who was a former Governor of New York that attacked religious prejudice in American politics?

4. According to the speech "American Labor", what was the best market for American agriculture?

5. What event inspired the speech known as "Funeral Oration"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the proper business of a labor union.

2. Explain Mohandas Ghandi's belief that non-cooperation was unconstitutional.

3. According to Mazzini, describe the role of religion and politics in true society.

4. What did Saint Francis say concerning Noah's Ark in the speech "Sermon to the Birds"?

5. What did Voltaire's smile mean according to Hugo?

6. Describe Edmund Burke's objection of uncertainty of force.

7. Describe the indictment against Mirabeau.

8. Discuss one advantage of modern inventions.

9. Hugo admired Voltaire for many reasons. What did Voltaire's smile mean according to Hugo?

10. Mirabeau was facing the charge of treason. Describe the indictment against Mirabeau.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps during his administration. Kennedy also called the people of America and the world to action in solving the world's challenges.

Part 1) What was Kennedy's view on abolishing poverty in the world?

Part 2) What did Kennedy feel was the responsibility of every citizen in the world?

Essay Topic 2

Lincoln discussed the Dred Scott decision in the speech "On His Nomination to the Senate".

Part 1) Who was Dred Scott?

Part 2) Identify and explain the three points of the Dred Scott decision in connection with Stephen Douglas' "care-not" policy.

Essay Topic 3

Douglas MacArthur was Commander of UN Forces in Korea. MacArthur became critical of government policy and used his own tactics in fighting the war.

Part 1) Explain the four reasons MacArthur felt that the war was necessary.

Part 2) How did MacArthur feel after being relieved of his duties?

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