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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. In addition to the new president, the colonists also voted to support which of the following?
(a) Annexation.
(b) Foreign policy.
(c) Compromise.
(d) Consultation.

2. At this time the U.S. was under the ____ administration.
(a) Tyler.
(b) Lincoln.
(c) Pierce.
(d) Van Buren.

3. When Houston returned to Texas he discovered that he had been elected to which of the following?
(a) Presidency.
(b) Congress.
(c) Attorney General's office.
(d) Senate.

4. Houston decided to play the U.S. against _____ in order to make both sides want to take over Texas.
(a) Great Britain.
(b) France.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Spain.

5. Burnet signed ___ treaties with Santa Anna.
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. In regards to Indian relations, Houston implemented a plan to set up ranger stations and ______.

2. Houston was unforgiving because the man had wounded his _____.

3. Where were the treaties signed?

4. Texas annexation was defeated in Congress in which year?

5. What word is used that means to estrange or push away?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which policies of Houston's would further alienate his constituents and make him unpopular in Texas?

2. Why did Houston leave Texas at this time? What did he find when he returned?

3. What is the Kansas Nebraska Act? What was its impact on North versus South?

4. Discuss Santa Anna's invasion of San Antonio. What step did Congress take next?

5. Sensing that secession was inevitable, Houston took steps to prevent war. What were some of Houston's efforts?

6. Discuss at least one of the main issues faced by Houston after he was elected to the Senate.

7. Describe some of the issues being faced by the army at this time.

8. Who were the Know-Nothings? What was their core belief? How did Houston view the party?

9. Discuss the ongoing conflict between Houston and Calhoun. The men continued to be on the opposite sides of which issue?

10. Explain the position of the United States government regarding statehood for Texas.

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