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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 which state did Sam Houston live as a child?

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

3. In what year was Houston elected to the House of Representatives?

4. What was the first name of Houston's father?

5. Houston set up headquarters in what area?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What did Jackson ask Houston to do in this new position? How did Houston handle the situation?

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

6. What was Sam Houston's background? Where were his people from and where did they settle?

7. Discuss Houston's early years as a politician. Who did Houston support? Who did Houston meet due to his political work?

8. 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?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Houston's rapid descent from power. What caused Houston's downfall? Why did Houston go into exile? Where did Houston go and with whom? How long was Houston out of the public eye? What did Houston do during his time in exile? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The book discusses the Compromise of 1830. What was it? Why was it important? How did it change American history? What parties were involved in the Compromise? Discuss the pros and cons of the agreement. Which side fared the best? Explain? What steps were taken after the Compromise was put into place? How might things be different today if the Compromise of 1830 had not taken place?

Essay Topic 3

There were many occasions when Houston was asked to be president of Texas. Houston was also considered to be a possible candidate for the presidency of the United States. Discuss the opinions of Houston's supporters. Who were they? Who were Houston's detractors? Why did people want Houston to run? What was Houston's reaction? Which offices did Houston campaign for and when? What eventually happened to Houston's presidential bids?

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