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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Kennedy assess the failure of both Adams presidencies to produce second terms?
(a) Personalities that clased with everyone not of their religion.
(b) Poor choices for their cabinet members.
(c) An unwillingness to compromise on mundane matters of politics.
(d) Unwillingness to campaign for a second term in office.

3. Why did Houston define himself as an old fogy?
(a) Because, he said, he had been made a martyr for Texas.
(b) Because, he said, I cling devotedly to the principles upon which our government was founded.
(c) Because, he said, I don't always practice what I preach.
(d) Because, he said, I have been around far too long and need to retire.

4. What action by Texas brought about the end of Houston's career?
(a) Voting to declare war on the North and sending troups and money to the Confederacy.
(b) Secession from the Union and demanding a vow of loyalty to Texas as a member of the Confederacy..
(c) Seceeding from the Confederacy and impeaching Sam Houston.
(d) Voting to return to its independent state as the Republic of Texas.

5. Which of the following public offices did John Quincey Adams NOT hold?
(a) Congressman.
(b) Supreme Court Justice.
(c) Senator.
(d) President.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one argument Webster made for compromising on the question of slavery?

2. How did Benton's reputation for being crazy become problematic to his opponents?

3. For what prestigious university did Adams once work as a professor?

4. What advantage did John Quincey Adams have as a politician?

5. Where did Houston say he wanted it written that he loved his country, he was a patriot, and he was devoted to the Union.

(see the answer key)

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