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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Houston's removal from the Senate, what office did he run for and win as an independent?
(a) Governor of Texas.
(b) House of Representatives.
(c) Senator from Tennessee.
(d) Attorney General of Texas.

2. How did Daniel Webster describe and define himself?
(a) As a free thinker opposed to the Union.
(b) Not as a Massachusetts man but as an American.
(c) As a citizen of the world.
(d) As a debator who loved to take any opposing view.

3. Which candidate did Norris support in the 1928 Presidential election?
(a) Al Sharpton.
(b) Al Gore.
(c) Al Newman.
(d) Al Smith.

4. Who was the Democratic majority leader in the Senate who later became Vice President?
(a) Jacob Javits.
(b) Alben Barkley.
(c) John Nance Garner.
(d) Richard Nixon.

5. What made Sam Houston a household word in the United States?
(a) He became known for the Houston knife he invented.
(b) He ran for president in 1856 but did not win the Democratic nomination.
(c) He was a greater orator than Daniel Webster.
(d) He was leader of the Texas forces that defeated Mexico at the battle of San Jacinto.

Short Answer Questions

1. Taft's words on freedom of thought, freedom from orthodox dogma, and the right to think for oneself are his definition of what?

2. How did Lamar view the free silver movement of 1877?

3. Why was Ross targeted for surveillance and harassment before the Johnson trial.

4. Who was the only Southern senator who refused to secede with his state?

5. What was the Jay Treaty and why did President Washington support it?

(see the answer key)

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