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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The militia planned to make a pillage run into which Mexican town/city?
(a) Mexico City.
(b) Matamoros.
(c) Chihuahua.
(d) Taos.

3. Which of the following was not a candidate for the Texas presidency?
(a) Houston.
(b) Smith.
(c) Bowie.
(d) Austin.

4. Who was the governor of Texas during this time period?
(a) Austin.
(b) Houston.
(c) Smith.
(d) Bowie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the plantation owned by the grandfather?

2. In what year was Sam Houston born?

3. Texans were especially worried about the _____ in the Mexican government.

4. The United States finally recognized Texas as a_____.

5. After the governor was deposed and eventually left office, who acted as president?

(see the answer key)

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