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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. Part of Houston's plan was to remain cautious and _____.

2. Houston was gravely concerned over which of the following?

3. Houston believed that his latest plan would reduce hostilities from the Indians beginning in which year?

4. Which controversial act was passed in 1853?

5. What was the cause of death?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did the Houstons go after Sam left office? How was the Houston family still involved in the Civil War?

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

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

4. Examine ongoing battle regarding secession and how it affected the presidential election of 1852.

5. Discuss Houston's final act in the political arena.

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

7. Examine the Southern mentality regarding the election of a Republican president.

8. What were some of the reasons Houston wanted to reestablish Houston as the capital city? What confrontation took place due to the decision?

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

10. There were two major actions taken by the Texas government at this time regarding property and fiscal debt. What were those actions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the first meeting between Sam Houston and Santa Anna. When and where did it take place? Why did Houston believe cooperation with Santa Anna was the only way Texas might be saved? What was supposed to happen upon their meeting? What happened? Did the meeting turn out as Houston had planned? What happened next? Also discuss future meetings between the two men.

Essay Topic 2

Houston held a great many offices in the military and the government. Discuss each of Houston's offices, when and where they were held, accomplishments and failures of each, predecessors and successors, and important political affiliates. Which positions were off limits to Houston due to certain laws? Explain. What was Houston's most important role? In which role was Houston most effective?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the political process involved with the annexation of Texas to the United States. When did it happen? Who proposed the idea? Why was it important? Why did Texas choose to be affiliated with the US instead of Mexico? What part did President Tyler play in the process? What part did President Van Buren play in the process? What happened? How was a decision reached? When did Texas officially become part of the United States?

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