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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the only Southern senator who refused to secede with his state?
(a) Jefferson Davis.
(b) Andrew Johnson.
(c) Andrew Jackson.
(d) Thomas Hart Benton.

2. Where did Houston say he wanted it written that he loved his country, he was a patriot, and he was devoted to the Union.
(a) On his tombstone.
(b) In the latest history books.
(c) In the Dallas Herald.
(d) On the face of the Texas capitol building.

3. Prior to the Civil War, what notable action did Lamar undertake with Jefferson Davis?
(a) Speaking out against secession.
(b) Designing the Confederate flag.
(c) Walking out of the Democratic Convention.
(d) Writing the Articles of Confederation.

4. Who said that he would rather be in his grave than in the presidency?
(a) Thomas Jefferson.
(b) John Adams.
(c) George Washington.
(d) John C. Clahoun.

5. What was Daniel Webster known for during his lifetime?
(a) As a particularly eloquent speaker.
(b) As a politician who opposed any kind of compromise.
(c) As a writer of fiction.
(d) As a squeaky voiced speaker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the historian Wharton say about Houston's courage as he fought against Texas' secession from the Union?

2. To whom was Ross compared in a Kansas newspaper editorial?

3. What famous speech did Lamar give in Congress?

4. Why did Taft speak out against the War Crimes Trials and the Nuremberg Trials?

5. Which of the following public offices did John Quincey Adams NOT hold?

(see the answer key)

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