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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 country did Italy receive modest material aid from during the war?

2. What country was founded on the principles not to oppress the undefended, nor fear the aggressive?

3. Which U.S. region of people were by nature patient and forbearing?

4. Who abolished democratic institutions in France and became a totalitarian chief?

5. Where did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver the "I Have a Dream" speech?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Charles de Gaulle's reflections on the last four years in the "Independence for Algeria" speech.

2. What was the relationship of prosperity and peace according to Hull?

3. What three elements represented the five members that completed the most important part of a war cabinet?

4. How was are international trade relations under Franklin Roosevelt?

5. What was the principal mission of the United Nations?

6. Discuss the difference between merchants and ministers.

7. Describe one's private library according to Phelps.

8. What did democracy mean to James Bryant Conant?

9. How did Dorothy Thompson view isolation?

10. Describe Henry Watterson's protege.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jan C. Smuts was Prime Minister of South Africa, which was part of the British Empire. Smuts spoke at a Conference for Prime Ministers in London, where Smuts delivered the speech "Peace and Empire".

Part 1) Describe Smuts' viewpoint on the League of Nations.

Part 2) Explain Smuts' feelings about the Empire system in place in South Africa.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Demosthenes was acclaimed to be one of the greatest orators of all time.

Part 1) What was Demosthenes main message for the Athenian people in the speech "On the Crown"?

Part 2) Explain Demosthenes relationship and feelings toward Phillip of Macedon?

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