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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the leader of the Dixiecrats?
(a) Adlai Stevenson
(b) Henry Wallace
(c) Strom Thurmond
(d) Jefferson Davis

2. Why was it so important to create an Atomic Energy Commission?
(a) To make Truman look good
(b) To provide civilian, not military, control of this new awesome power
(c) To prevent spies from access to the secrets
(d) To have a method of channeling funding to the project

3. When dividing up Germany, what geographical descriptions did the Potsdam Conference use?
(a) The conquered lands of Germany
(b) Hitler's plan for domination
(c) Magellan's original docments
(d) The Germany of 1937

4. How much did the White House renovation cost?
(a) 5.8 million dollars
(b) 1 million dollars
(c) Nothing - all work was donated
(d) 300,000

5. What was the name of President Truman's custom built railway car?
(a) The Titanic
(b) The Ferdinand Magellan
(c) Pullman Car #3457113
(d) The George Washington

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Truman when his second term as president began?

2. What weapon is Truman encouraged to authorize to end the Korean Conflict?

3. Whose appointment to Truman's cabinet made a positive and calming effect?

4. What geographical designation separated South Korea from North Korea?

5. What happens to the White House during Truman's second term?

Short Essay Questions

1. The title for this chapter is "The Heat in the Kitchen." The author is referring to the intense pressures Truman experienced as he was also beginning his run for the presidency. List each of these pressures, and then describe how Truman dealt with them. When this report is done, write an essay outlining Truman's approach to dealing with issues, and whether or not you think his methods were appropriate.

2. In the issue of a President serving more than two terms, what is your opinion regarding 1) in agreement with the limit or 2) in opposition of the limit. Give at least three points for your argument.

3. How did Truman react to political pressure regarding his bid for Presidency? Give specific examples.

4. Roosevelt was unable to move without assistance, but Truman is a fast walker and a man who moves quickly and with determination. The Secret Service had to completely change their tactics to protect the President. How did this affect their procedures and organization? Do you think President Truman, based upon what you have read about him so far, was easy to work with regarding his movements around Washington DC?

5. When the Trumans take an automobile trip across the nation, they are shocked at how many people recognize them and want to see them. Why?

6. Describe General MacArthur, covering the following points: 1) appearance, 2) method of speaking, 3) personality as described in the book.

7. The title of this chapter is "The Buck Stops Here." Where does this expression come from and how does it apply to Harry Truman?

8. Choose one of the following issues confronting Truman in this chapter: 1) Soviet acquisition of the atom bomb, 2) North Korea invading South Korea, 3) the Berlin Airlift, or 4) rise of Senator McCarthy. In your essay, outline how Truman and his administration handled the press regarding this issue. In your opinion, was the situation presented to the public in a good way?

9. Why did Stevenson distance himself from Truman during the campaign for President? Was this wise?

10. Why did Truman choose Stevenson as his successor?

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