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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Houston's drink of choice?
(a) Scotch.
(b) Beer.
(c) Bourbon.
(d) Whiskey.

2. Who was leading this new trend?
(a) Pierce.
(b) Houston.
(c) Calhoun.
(d) Austin.

3. The Compromise of 1850 was presented by which political heavyweight?
(a) Tyler.
(b) Polk.
(c) Monroe.
(d) Clay.

4. Where were the treaties signed?
(a) Velasco.
(b) Matamoros.
(c) Mexico City.
(d) Austin.

5. Where was the plantation located?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Texas.

Short Answer Questions

1. The act issued _____ to each state.

2. In what year was Houston challenged by a Congressman?

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

4. In what year was Andrew Jackson elected President?

5. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?

(see the answer key)

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