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Question 1

One of the biggest threats to Truman's reelection in 1948 was
 
  A) an increase in support for the Republican Party by African-American voters.
  B) the threat of a communist takeover by subversive elements in the government.
  C) Truman's support for civil rights legislation.
  D) the creation of the Dixiecrats, which would draw votes away from the Democratic Party.

Question 2

One of the greatest civil rights achievements of Truman's second term in office was
 
  A) passage of a federal anti-lynching law.
  B) the creation of federal laws against poll taxes.
  C) the desegregation of the nation's armed forces.
  D) outlawing segregation in transportation.

Question 3

Truman's effort to launch a national system of health insurance
 
  A) was watered down by Congress and did not guarantee health insurance to all Americans as it had intended.
  B) was overwhelmingly successful and guaranteed health insurance for every American.
  C) led to claims by Senator Joseph McCarthy that Truman was a communist.
  D) benefited the insured over doctors and hospitals and significantly reduced the cost of health care in America.

Question 4

Truman's domestic agenda during his first term in office
 
  A) was called the Fair Deal.
  B) focused on expanding New Deal programs created under FDR.
  C) was supported by conservatives.
  D) was his primary focus rather than foreign policy concerns.

Question 5

The Truman Doctrine, issued in 1947 in response to increasing communist influence in Greece and Turkey, was the first attempt by the United States
 
  to contain the spread of communism by assisting nations that were facing external pressure or internal revolution.
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.



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Answer 1

Answer: D

Answer 2

Answer: C

Answer 3

Answer: A

Answer 4

Answer: B

Answer 5

Answer: TRUE




piesebel

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Reply 2 on: Sep 21, 2019
Great answer, keep it coming :)


patma1981

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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