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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What major exam did Houston pass with the help of his mentor?
(a) Federal agent application exam.
(b) Bar.
(c) Medical licensing.
(d) LSAT.

2. In 1827, Houston campaigned for and won which office in the Tennessee government?
(a) Secretary of the Treasury.
(b) Attorney General.
(c) Governor.
(d) Secretary of State.

3. What was the name of the soldier Houston tried to recruit?
(a) Austin.
(b) Davis.
(c) Bowie.
(d) Fannin.

4. What was the surname of the brothers responsible for declaring Texas as its own sovereign nation?
(a) Hayden.
(b) Prentiss.
(c) Edwards.
(d) Marks.

5. What famous act was passed in 1825 by the Mexican government?
(a) Transportation Act.
(b) Colonization Act.
(c) Immmigration Act.
(d) Annexation Act.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Revolution took place in Texas in 1826?

2. Who was elected to be president amidst a deadlock in the House?

3. On what holiday were Fannin and his men executed?

4. Who was the man that was Speaker of the House and later appointed as the Secretary of State?

5. What item did Houston begin to carry with him in town?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who did Houston become romantically involved with in 1829? What was the nature of the relationship? How did it end?

2. What position did Houston accept in 1819? Who was responsible for getting Houston the job?

3. Discuss the confrontation between Houston and Congressman William Stanbery. What caused the confrontation? What was the outcome?

4. Who was consulted on the relationship between the Texans and the Mexican government? Who did this person contact in order to get a better feel for what was happening in the region? What was reported to the colonists?

5. What was the first outward sign of rebellion? Who prompted the bid for creating Texas as its own sovereign nation? Who was against the proposition?

6. Explain the state of the governorship at this time.

7. What were the big changes that took place in Texas in the early 1820s? What was the atmosphere at that time?

8. Discuss the political turmoil surrounding the election of John Quincy Adams. What was Houston's next step in the campaign arena?

9. Examine Houston's return to Tennessee and his new law career.

10. Examine Houston's relationship and agreement with James Prentiss.

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