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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. What was Independence Missouri's nickname in the 1840s?
2. What organization with secret rituals did Harry Truman join in 1909?
3. What are two traits Truman especially disliked about his fellow politicians?
4. What was Harry Truman's first paid job?
5. For most of the people in Independence in the 1800's, who was their hero?
Short Essay Questions
1. Truman's job at the bank in Kansas City taught him about fiscal responsibility. How would this assist a potential president?
2. At one time, Truman had expressed a desire to attend West Point, but after his experience in war, he decided not to go. Why?
3. The title of this chapter is "Patriot". Why do you think the author chose this title?
4. Describe Harry's father and mother, using the following criteria: 1) appearance, 2) religious beliefs and upbringing, 3) admirable qualities, 4) values they can teach Truman to make him a good President, leader and man.
5. Why did so many respected senators and congressional representatives oppose America's entry into the War with Germany?
6. Tom Pendergast's advice to Harry Truman as he left for D.C. was "Work hard, keep your mouth shut, and answer your mail." Was this good advice for the new senator? Why?
7. Why do you think the land around Independence was called Blue River Country?
8. In campaigning, Truman is not a skilled orator, but people remember him. Why?
9. The Mormons were not welcome in Missouri, although immigrants from all other states were allowed to settle. What were the fundamental differences in the approach the Mormons took to settle, and why was this so difficult for Missouri people?
10. Why did the Kansas-Nebraska Act cause so much trouble in Missouri?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Harry Truman wanted to wait to marry until he had income and a future, and Bess waited patiently for years. Why do you think these young people did not just get married and live with family until they could move out on their own?
Essay Topic 2
Describe in detail the significant events in Truman's first term as Senator from Missouri, and cover the following points, using the facts, and then your opinion as to how this event affected Truman's policy, reputation and personal feelings.
1. Treatment of him by fellow Senators, especially the one from his own state
2. Bess choosing to stay away from Washington most of the time
3. Truman's loyalty to Roosevelt
4. Truman's loyalty to Pendergast
5. The official investigation of Pendergast
6. The difficulty of getting re-elected without his traditional means of support
Essay Topic 3
Why did Truman's streak of popularity with the American people begin to fail in this phase of his career, just before his second term of office?
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