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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sam Houston became friends with _____, a future president.
(a) Andrew Jackson.
(b) John Quincy Adams.
(c) Abraham Lincoln.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

2. Houston was forced to flee to the ________ earning him mockery from the new president.
(a) Pacific Ocean.
(b) Gulf of Mexico.
(c) Colorado River.
(d) Cold Creek River.

3. Houston was also outraged at the way the ______ had been treated.
(a) Indians.
(b) Mexicans.
(c) Immigrants.
(d) Squatters.

4. Who was elected to be president amidst a deadlock in the House?
(a) Madison.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Monroe.
(d) Adams.

5. What Indian word did Houston use to mean "house?"
(a) Wigwam.
(b) Lean-to.
(c) Teepee.
(d) Shanty.

Short Answer Questions

1. There were many cultural differences between the Anglo Texans and the ______.

2. Who did Houston meet in this new town?

3. During Houston's confrontation with Santa Anna, 630 Mexicans were killed and ____ were captured.

4. What did Houston do after his term expired?

5. Houston rode to ____ to attempt to head off and halt the expedition team.

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