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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Houston deliver his acceptance speech after being elected Governor as an independent?
(a) On the steps of the Capitol building.
(b) In Houston, Texas.
(c) At San Jacinto.
(d) In San Antonio, Texas.

2. What act of inconsistency brought his Missouri constituents to brand him a traitor?
(a) His willingness to allow the country to go to war.
(b) His opposition to annexting Texas.
(c) His opposition to the Missouri Compromise.
(d) His voting with the Republicans.

3. What earned Houston the name of traitor and pro-Abolitionist?
(a) His support of President Lincoln.
(b) His vote against the Missouri compromise.
(c) His friendship with Senator Calhoun.
(d) His vote against the Kansas-Nebraska Bill.

4. What does Kennedy see as Webster's moral flaw?
(a) Webster had no compunction against taking money for political favors.
(b) Webster was an alcoholic and often lost track of time.
(c) Webster was a compulsive gambler.
(d) Webster had many affairs his wife did not know about.

5. Why did Benton oppose the treaty of annexation of Texas?
(a) Because Texas was too big.
(b) Because he disliked Sam Houston.
(c) Because Texas would cost too much money.
(d) Because of his commitment to the Union.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kennedy say was a liability about Webster's immense popularity with both sides of the political spectrum?

2. Prior to the Civil War, what notable action did Lamar undertake with Jefferson Davis?

3. How was Benton's behavior different when he was with his family from when he was involved in politics?

4. Who served as the Governor of Tennessee and later as Senator from the State of Texas?

5. In terms of service in office of both father and son, what similarity set them apart from presidents before and after them?

(see the answer key)

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