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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What derogatory nickname was given to Houston by the Cherokee?
(a) Lying Thief.
(b) Foolish Man.
(c) Big Drunk.
(d) Drunken Slob.

2. The United States finally recognized Texas as a_____.
(a) Force to be reckoned with.
(b) Nation.
(c) State.
(d) Major contributor.

3. Who took the man's place as the new Secretary of State?
(a) Prentiss.
(b) Austin.
(c) Trimble.
(d) Calhoun.

4. Houston continued to preach against which of the following?
(a) Indian relations.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Unionism.
(d) Secession.

5. What was the name of the plantation owned by the grandfather?
(a) Timber Ridge.
(b) Tumbler Hill.
(c) River Valley.
(d) Mountain Pass.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Law of April 6, 1830 prohibited which of the following?

2. What were issued to some of the more hot-headed soldiers in the army?

3. Which of the following left the expedition to return to the fort?

4. In 1827, Houston campaigned for and won which office in the Tennessee government?

5. People tried to smuggle documents from Austin to Houston which created what was known as the _______ War.

(see the answer key)

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