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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In what year did Houston make another bid for the governorship of Texas?
(a) 1858.
(b) 1855.
(c) 1857.
(d) 1861.
2. Who won the election?
(a) Smith.
(b) Austin.
(c) Houston.
(d) Bowie.
3. Houston was forced to take a stance on slavery. Houston's political position was _____.
(a) Liberal.
(b) Conservative.
(c) Moderate.
(d) Neutral.
4. Houston became alarmed when he noticed that many people were leaning toward which of the following?
(a) Surrender.
(b) Annexation.
(c) Apathy.
(d) Extremism.
5. What was the name of the land development with which Houston was involved?
(a) Houston Heights.
(b) Sabine City.
(c) Smithfield.
(d) Jackson Terrace.
Short Answer Questions
1. Houston started a plantation at which site?
2. What term is used to describe the people whom Houston served?
3. The act issued _____ to each state.
4. In what year was Houston being strongly considered as a U.S. presidential candidate?
5. In 1862, after U.S. forces took over Houston's new area of residence, Houston moved his family to _____.
Short Essay Questions
1. Sensing that secession was inevitable, Houston took steps to prevent war. What were some of Houston's efforts?
2. Discuss Houston's final act in the political arena.
3. When and how did Houston make his return to the political limelight?
4. Examine ongoing battle regarding secession and how it affected the presidential election of 1852.
5. Who were the Know-Nothings? What was their core belief? How did Houston view the party?
6. Discuss at least two items mentioned in Houston's inaugural speech.
7. Examine the Southern mentality regarding the election of a Republican president.
8. An election was called. Who were the running mates? How was Houston involved? Who won the race?
9. Explain some of the issues Houston had with Lamar's behavior and government policies.
10. Where did the Houstons go after Sam left office? How was the Houston family still involved in the Civil War?
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