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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. What is ironic about Houston as an Indian fighter?
(a) He distrusted Andrew Jackson.
(b) He had lived twice with the Cherokee.
(c) It was the only time he was a team player.
(d) He knew nothing about Indians.

2. What is the example of some advice Kennedy received when he first became a Congressman?
(a) Follow the yellow brick road.
(b) The way to get along is to go along.
(c) Listen and do what the majority are doing.
(d) The way to go is to make your own decisions.

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

4. In spite of John Quincey Adams' clarity and political courage, what life-long need did he have?
(a) Unwavering popularity among the people.
(b) The visible justification of God.
(c) A personal fortune so he was not dependent on the voters.
(d) The approval of his father and mother.

5. Where did Houston deliver his acceptance speech after being elected Governor as an independent?
(a) In Houston, Texas.
(b) On the steps of the Capitol building.
(c) In San Antonio, Texas.
(d) At San Jacinto.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kennedy see as Webster's moral flaw?

2. What occurred during a duel that gave Benton a reputation as something of a thug?

3. What Webster speech in the Senate became known by the date it was given?

4. Why was John Quincey Adams generally unhappy?

5. For what conflict does Kennedy feel the most empathy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What courageous vote did Houston cast that was unpopular with his constituents in Texas?

2. Discus the results of Benton's not voting for the annexation of Texas.

3. Was Houston able to prevent Texas from seceding from the Union?

4. Detail the important political positions held by Sam Houston.

5. What caused Houston to resign as governor of Tennessee and go live with the Indians?

6. Aside from being Senator from Massachusetts, what was Daniel Webster known for?

7. Write down the epithet that testified to the intelligence of Thomas Hart Benton.

8. What interesting historical distinction did Adams and his father share in regards to their Presidencies?

9. What courageous belief did Webster demonstrate by speaking out for the 1850 Compromise?

10. What metaphor does Kennedy use illustrating the elected official and constituency relationship?

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