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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1827, Houston campaigned for and won which office in the Tennessee government?
(a) Governor.
(b) Attorney General.
(c) Secretary of State.
(d) Secretary of the Treasury.

2. In what year was Sam Houston born?
(a) 1788.
(b) 1811.
(c) 1803.
(d) 1793.

3. Houston's next move was to which Tennessee town/city?
(a) Knoxville.
(b) Nashville.
(c) Bristol.
(d) Lebanon.

4. In what year was Houston challenged by a Congressman?
(a) 1830.
(b) 1831.
(c) 1829.
(d) 1832.

5. Houston received an appointment to serve as a _____ in the Tennessee militia.
(a) Major.
(b) General.
(c) Captain.
(d) Colonel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sam Houston joined which branch of the military?

2. What was the name of the Congressman?

3. What subject did Houston want to study at a "proper" academy?

4. Houston settled near which river?

5. In which year did Sam Houston resign from military service?

(see the answer key)

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