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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what other state did most of the people settling Missouri migrate?
(a) Texas
(b) New Mexico
(c) Vermont
(d) Kentucky

2. For most of the people in Independence in the 1800's, who was their hero?
(a) George Washington
(b) George Bush
(c) Abraham Lincoln
(d) Andrew Jackson

3. How much weight did Harry Truman lose in the years in France?
(a) 20 lbs
(b) None
(c) 2 lbs
(d) 50 lbs

4. What was the attitude of the townspeople of Independence towards people of color?
(a) Prejudice and racism were common and accepted
(b) Accepting and welcoming in clubs and homes
(c) The people of Independence were abolitionists and offered assistance
(d) Independence was a haven for slaves and immigrants

5. What US President did Truman see while he was working in Kansas City?
(a) Bill Clinton
(b) Herbert Hoover
(c) Abraham Lilncoln
(d) Theodore Roosevelt

Short Answer Questions

1. Who won WWI?

2. What does the Truman farm produce?

3. What are the names of Harry's brother and sister?

4. How many men and boys were killed in Quantrille's raid on Lawrence, Kansas?

5. In the extended family of the Truman household, who disciplined Margaret?

(see the answer key)

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