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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Houston was forced to relocate to which area?
(a) Washington-on-the-Brazos.
(b) Neosho.
(c) San Antonio.
(d) Rio Grande.

2. The legislation that caused the problem dealt with which of the following?
(a) Indian rations.
(b) Payment for services rendered.
(c) Political parties.
(d) Surveying.

3. One of the grievances Houston would address was the fact that the government wanted to pay the Indians in paper money rather than:
(a) Freedom.
(b) Silver.
(c) Gold.
(d) Land.

4. What did Houston do when he met the Congressman face to face?
(a) Caned him.
(b) Bought him a drink.
(c) Apologized.
(d) Punched him in the face.

5. Houston started a plantation at which site?
(a) San Antonio.
(b) Galveston.
(c) Sabine City.
(d) Raven's Hill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What derogatory nickname was given to Houston by the Cherokee?

2. How many soldiers were left at the fort?

3. Which of the following left the expedition to return to the fort?

4. The volunteer militia, under the direction of Stephen Austin, took which city?

5. Houston set up headquarters in what area?

(see the answer key)

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