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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Despite Houston's efforts to quash another expedition, Lamar wanted to send an expedition to _____.
(a) Velasco.
(b) Texarkana.
(c) Santa Fe.
(d) Indianola.

2. The Law of April 6, 1830 also imposed duties on ________.
(a) Produce.
(b) Imports and exports.
(c) Land deeds.
(d) Emigrants.

3. The act caused a great spike in Texas' _____.
(a) Population.
(b) Logging operations.
(c) Cultural activities.
(d) Animosity.

4. Houston decided to play the U.S. against _____ in order to make both sides want to take over Texas.
(a) Great Britain.
(b) France.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Spain.

5. Who served as the Secretary of State in that administration?
(a) Ewing.
(b) Bertrand.
(c) Upshur.
(d) Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which controversial act was passed in 1853?

2. When Houston returned to Texas he discovered that he had been elected to which of the following?

3. The militia planned to make a pillage run into which Mexican town/city?

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

5. The challenge came via a:

(see the answer key)

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