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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. Who questioned Houston's loyalties?
(a) Austin.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Cherokee.
(d) Margaret.
2. When Houston returned to Texas he discovered that he had been elected to which of the following?
(a) Congress.
(b) Presidency.
(c) Attorney General's office.
(d) Senate.
3. Houston became concerned regarding the territory known as ______.
(a) New Mexico.
(b) Oregon.
(c) Utah.
(d) Iowa.
4. Who took the man's place as the new Secretary of State?
(a) Austin.
(b) Calhoun.
(c) Prentiss.
(d) Trimble.
5. Against the popular attitude of the South, Houston craved _____.
(a) Peace.
(b) Secession.
(c) Immigration.
(d) Slavery.
Short Answer Questions
1. The Mexicans claimed that the true border between Texas and Mexico was the _______.
2. What was the name of the Commodore in charge of the Texas navy?
3. Where were the treaties signed?
4. Houston learned that Lamar had reneged on turning over promised _____.
5. What term is used to describe the people whom Houston served?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss Houston's bid for the presidency. List some of Houston's actions when he was elected president.
2. How did Houston's actions thwart his political career and ambitions?
3. Explain some of the issues Houston had with Lamar's behavior and government policies.
4. Discuss the ongoing conflict between Houston and Calhoun. The men continued to be on the opposite sides of which issue?
5. There were two major actions taken by the Texas government at this time regarding property and fiscal debt. What were those actions?
6. Examine ongoing battle regarding secession and how it affected the presidential election of 1852.
7. Discuss Houston's final act in the political arena.
8. An election was called. Who were the running mates? How was Houston involved? Who won the race?
9. What events occurred around the time annexation was approved by Congress?
10. Examine the Southern mentality regarding the election of a Republican president.
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