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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Houston ran away from home in his childhood, where did he go?
(a) To live with the Cherokee.
(b) To Texas.
(c) To his grandfather.
(d) To sea.

2. What was Lamar able to convince President Hayes to do?
(a) Appoint Southerners to key positions in his cabinet.
(b) Apologize to the South for certain military actions during the war.
(c) Withdraw occupation troops and restore Home Rule in key states.
(d) Give Tilden a much sought after ambassadorship.

3. Who was the first son of a former president to become president of the U.S.?
(a) Andrew Jefferson.
(b) John Quincey Adams.
(c) Thomas Alva Edison.
(d) Geroge Washington Carver.

4. What occurred during a duel that gave Benton a reputation as something of a thug?
(a) He had a sniper actually shoot the opponent.
(b) He killed a U. S. District Attorney.
(c) He rigged the other pistol so it wouldn't fire.
(d) He threw down his gun and beat the man with his fists.

5. Besides the Texas territory which Benton opposed, what other one did he support against his party's stand?
(a) Alaska.
(b) Montana.
(c) Oregon.
(d) California.

Short Answer Questions

1. What high office did Lamar hold at the end of his career?

2. Where did Benton say he's rather see the Democratic Party rather than give one inch to Mr. Van Buren?

3. What was the dichotomy concerning John Quincey Adams' father?

4. Which of the following public offices did John Quincey Adams NOT hold?

5. What were Benton's most effective weapons as a fighter?

(see the answer key)

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