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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What famous act was passed in 1825 by the Mexican government?
(a) Transportation Act.
(b) Immmigration Act.
(c) Colonization Act.
(d) Annexation Act.

2. The volunteer militia, under the direction of Stephen Austin, took which city?
(a) Forth Worth.
(b) Houston.
(c) San Jacinto.
(d) San Antonio.

3. Which country owned Mexico in the 1820s?
(a) Spain.
(b) U.S.
(c) Great Britain.
(d) Mexico.

4. What Indian word did Houston use to mean "house?"
(a) Shanty.
(b) Teepee.
(c) Wigwam.
(d) Lean-to.

5. The father held which rank in the Revolutionary Army?
(a) Major.
(b) Colonel.
(c) Captain.
(d) General.

Short Answer Questions

1. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?

2. How long did it take Houston to get his license?

3. There were many cultural differences between the Anglo Texans and the ______.

4. What was the position that Houston offered to the soldier?

5. What was the name of the other party involved in the questionable legislation?

(see the answer key)

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