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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. Who was one of the most gifted poets in Britain known for his voice, poetry readings and his speeches?

2. Who developed an architectural style that constituted one of the chief movements in 20th century design?

3. What were solemn celebrations of the union of Christ and his church that led to the universal radiation of truth?

4. Who said that the United States now has her second opportunity to make the world safe for democracy?

5. Who was an English novelist that spoke about "English Friendship for America"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did democracy mean to James Bryant Conant?

2. What was Einstein's feelings on peace?

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

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

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

6. According to Nixon, what did the oath of the President mean?

7. What is the tradition of Irish learning?

8. What were Baruch's feelings on the controlling of atomic weapons?

9. Describe the impatience of the American people in the chapter "International Affairs and the United States".

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Woodrow Wilson led the United States through World War I. In an address to a joint session in Congress, Wilson outlined "Fourteen Points" of a program for world peace.

Part 1) Briefly summarize each of the "Fourteen Points" Wilson outlined in the speech.

Part 2) Describe the roles of each country discussed in Wilson's "Fourteen Points".

Essay Topic 3

Washington was the first President of the United States. Washington overcame many challenges, but asked Americans to step up to other challenges in his farewell speech.

Part 1) What challenges faced early America?

Part 2 )Why did Washington state "I ought to stop" when he discussed the challenges?

Part 3) How did Washington suggest we preserve our nation?

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