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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Problems arose over Houston's policies considering that the ______ were anti-Indian.
(a) Mexicans.
(b) Anglo Texans.
(c) Colonists.
(d) Tejanos.

2. Houston rode to ____ to attempt to head off and halt the expedition team.
(a) Bucksnort.
(b) Indianola.
(c) Sunshine Hill.
(d) Refugio.

3. The couple had a son, Sam, Jr. who was born on May 25, _____.
(a) 1843.
(b) 1841.
(c) 1845.
(d) 1842.

4. The militia planned to make a pillage run into which Mexican town/city?
(a) Chihuahua.
(b) Mexico City.
(c) Taos.
(d) Matamoros.

5. What type of businesses did Houston put into place after assuming the presidency?
(a) Tax offices.
(b) Trading posts.
(c) Law offices.
(d) Newspapers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was Andrew Jackson elected President?

2. What was the cause of death?

3. Which of the following left the expedition to return to the fort?

4. Which of the following was not a candidate for the Texas presidency?

5. What was the name of the Commodore in charge of the Texas navy?

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