2. Who was the man that was Speaker of the House and later appointed as the Secretary of State?
(a) Houston.
(b) Monroe.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Clay.

3. Houston had a breakdown and left home. What is the word meaning to leave home and not return for a period of time?
(a) Expatriate.
(b) Abandonment.
(c) Escape.
(d) Exile.

4. Sam Houston became friends with _____, a future president.
(a) Abraham Lincoln.
(b) Thomas Jefferson.
(c) Andrew Jackson.
(d) John Quincy Adams.

5. What was the first name of Houston's father?
(a) Samuel.
(b) Benjamin.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Roger.

Short Answer Questions

1. The legislation that caused the problem dealt with which of the following?

2. What type of business did Houston open in Arkansas?

3. In 1829, Houston became a member of which group?

4. The Law of April 6, 1830 prohibited which of the following?

5. Houston rode to ____ to attempt to head off and halt the expedition team.

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Houston's early military career. When did Houston join the military? What was his rank? In which battle was Houston wounded? Where was he wounded?

2. Examine Houston's first encounter with the Cherokee. Who became Houston's mentor? What did Houston learn from the mentor?

3. What steps did the militia take next regarding the offense against Mexico? Who was left behind?

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

5. Discuss Houston's childhood. What was Houston like as a child? What was his strongest subject in school?

6. When did Houston become a member of the Cherokee Nation? What did Houston do to try and help his adopted family? List at least one of the grievances addressed by Houston.

7. What did Houston learn after arriving at his new destination? How did Houston offer to help his hosts?

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

9. Explain the confrontation between Austin and Mexican General Cos. What was the result of the conflict? What was Houston's opinion?

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

(see the answer keys)

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