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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two political positions did Truman want before he was allowed to run for Senate?
(a) Governor of Missouri and Congressman from Missouri
(b) Mayor of Independence and Governor of Illinois
(c) Governor of MIssouri and Mayor fo Independence
(d) Mayor of Lamar and Mayor of Independence

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

3. What was Independence Missouri's nickname in the 1840s?
(a) Land of Milk and Honey
(b) Mormon Paradise
(c) Queen City of the Trails
(d) Land of Enchantment

4. According to his letters to Bess, what part of Truman's command duties did he dislike the most?
(a) Wearing the uniform
(b) Meeting with the other captains
(c) Writing reports to command
(d) Meting out discipline to his troops.

5. Where was Harry S Truman born?
(a) Washington D.C.
(b) Independence, MO
(c) Lamar, MO
(d) Santa Fe, NM

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Roosevelt's policies did Truman support the most enthusiastically?

2. What was the attitude of the townspeople of Independence towards people of color?

3. What is the name of the ship Harry Truman and his battalion are on for the Atlantic crossing?

4. What afflictions did Harry have in childhood?

5. What was the Armistice?

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