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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The act issued _____ to each state.
(a) Unlimited land grants.
(b) Union support.
(c) Popular sovereignty.
(d) Federal funds.

2. In addition to the new president, the colonists also voted to support which of the following?
(a) Foreign policy.
(b) Consultation.
(c) Annexation.
(d) Compromise.

3. What was the name of the act that determined slavery should be forbidden in any state taken from Mexico?
(a) Wilmot Proviso.
(b) Anson Upshur Act.
(c) The Great Compromise.
(d) Mexican Manifesto.

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

5. What did Houston do after his term expired?
(a) Went back to school.
(b) Opened a law practice.
(c) Moved to Arkansas.
(d) Ran for the Senate.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Houston's family came from which state?

3. Which man was one of the leading forces in creating this act?

4. What was the name of the new political party that emerged at this time?

5. Houston became alarmed when he noticed that many people were leaning toward which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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