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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What major event happened to the father in 1806?
(a) He moved to New England.
(b) He joined the army.
(c) He went bankrupt.
(d) He died.

2. What famous act was passed in 1825 by the Mexican government?
(a) Colonization Act.
(b) Annexation Act.
(c) Immmigration Act.
(d) Transportation Act.

3. Who was the man that was Speaker of the House and later appointed as the Secretary of State?
(a) Clay.
(b) Houston.
(c) Monroe.
(d) Jackson.

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

5. Which Revolution took place in Texas in 1826?
(a) Austin.
(b) Colonization.
(c) Fredonian.
(d) Houston.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the bitter presidential campaign Houston and a presidential partisan participated in which activity?

2. Where was the plantation located?

3. Houston married a half-Cherokee named:

4. Who was the representative of the "Peace Party?"

5. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?

(see the answer key)

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