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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?
(a) Treasurer.
(b) Partner.
(c) Assistant.
(d) Campaign manager.

2. What famous act was passed in 1825 by the Mexican government?
(a) Annexation Act.
(b) Colonization Act.
(c) Immmigration Act.
(d) Transportation Act.

3. Who was the man that was Speaker of the House and later appointed as the Secretary of State?
(a) Clay.
(b) Monroe.
(c) Houston.
(d) Jackson.

4. What Indian word did Houston use to mean "house?"
(a) Shanty.
(b) Teepee.
(c) Wigwam.
(d) Lean-to.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Houston received an appointment to serve as a _____ in the Tennessee militia.

2. What was the name of the general commissioned by the Mexican government to survey Texas?

3. Houston was forced to flee to the ________ earning him mockery from the new president.

4. What was the name of the town created by Stephen Austin?

5. Houston was asked to meet with the leader of which tribe?

(see the answer key)

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