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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The militia left a small group of soldiers at which fort?
(a) Alamo.
(b) Rio Grande.
(c) Fort Sumter.
(d) Fort Erie.

4. Houston was gravely concerned over which of the following?
(a) Establishing a government seat.
(b) Debt.
(c) Traveling to Washington, DC.
(d) The border with Mexico.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. A town was created in honor of the new president. What was the name of the town?

3. Houston was forced to relocate to which area?

4. What was the name of the woman with whom Houston had a secret relationship?

5. Who was the governor of Texas during this time period?

(see the answer key)

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