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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was Sam Houston born?

2. Houston received an appointment to serve as a _____ in the Tennessee militia.

3. What was the name of Houston's new drinking buddy and travel companion?

4. What was the name of the other party involved in the questionable legislation?

5. What was the first name of Houston's grandfather?

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine the meeting between Houston and Andrew Jackson. How did Houston's relationship with Jackson change his life?

2. What caused Houston to leave the House of Representatives? What position did Houston achieve?

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

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

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

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

7. What parties were involved in protecting the Alamo, discouraging the expedition, and defending the expedition?

8. Explain the Matamoros expedition, Houston's position, and the outcome of the plan.

9. Where did Houston decide to settle upon his return to Arkansas? Also discuss his marriage to Tiana and why it was unusual.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the revolution that took place in 1826. Who was involved in the revolution? Who started it? What was the purpose behind the battle? Where did it take place? What was the outcome? What changed after the revolution was over? Who benefitted the most?

Essay Topic 2

Examine in detail Houston's relationship with the Cherokee. When and where did they first meet? Why was Houston so fascinated by the tribe? Who became Houston's adopted father? How did the relationship change as Houston's career progressed?

Essay Topic 3

The presidential campaign between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson was bitter and vicious. Discuss the campaign. Who was John Quincy Adams' main supporter? Who was Andrew Jackson's main supporter? Why did some people say the election was rigged and corrupt? Who won the election? Was it a first or second term for the new president? What kind of physical toll did the campaign take on Jackson's personal life? Explain.

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