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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many soldiers were left at the fort?
(a) 165.
(b) 80.
(c) 120.
(d) 130.

2. What was the name of the Congressman?
(a) Stanford.
(b) Stanley.
(c) Stanbery.
(d) Standish.

3. The challenge came via a:
(a) Public speech.
(b) Campaign slogan.
(c) Newspaper article.
(d) Town meeting.

4. The Texas Admission Act was passed in which year?
(a) 1848.
(b) 1850.
(c) 1846.
(d) 1845.

5. What derogatory nickname was given to Houston by the Cherokee?
(a) Big Drunk.
(b) Lying Thief.
(c) Drunken Slob.
(d) Foolish Man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who served as Texas' minister to Washington?

2. Where Houston's main supporter die in a freak accident?

3. What was the name of the act that determined slavery should be forbidden in any state taken from Mexico?

4. The militia left a small group of soldiers at which fort?

5. The Mexicans claimed that the true border between Texas and Mexico was the _______.

(see the answer key)

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