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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. Where did Houston deliver his acceptance speech after being elected Governor as an independent?

2. How was Benton's behavior different when he was with his family from when he was involved in politics?

3. John Quincey Adams was a Senator from what state?

4. What made Sam Houston a household word in the United States?

5. In terms of service in office of both father and son, what similarity set them apart from presidents before and after them?

Short Essay Questions

1. What interesting historical distinction did Adams and his father share in regards to their Presidencies?

2. Why was John Quincey Adams' relationship with Thomas Jefferson so strange?

3. What was the irony of John Quincey's taking sides with Jefferson against his father?

4. What caused Houston to resign as governor of Tennessee and go live with the Indians?

5. How did Sen. Benton get his reputation as a fighter?

6. What does Kennedy point out as interesting about letter John Quincey wrote at ages nine and forty-five?

7. What advantages does Kennedy say John Quincey Adams had for political life?

8. Discus the results of Benton's not voting for the annexation of Texas.

9. What metaphor does Kennedy use illustrating the elected official and constituency relationship?

10. What courageous belief did Webster demonstrate by speaking out for the 1850 Compromise?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a narrative about someone from your school who showed uncommon courage.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about the most courageous person you have ever met.

Essay Topic 3

How do you think American history might have been completely different if Edmund Norris had voted against President Johnson?

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