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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What major exam did Houston pass with the help of his mentor?
(a) Bar.
(b) Federal agent application exam.
(c) LSAT.
(d) Medical licensing.

2. What was the first name of Houston's father?
(a) Samuel.
(b) Roger.
(c) Benjamin.
(d) Andrew.

3. What type of businesses did Houston put into place after assuming the presidency?
(a) Trading posts.
(b) Newspapers.
(c) Tax offices.
(d) Law offices.

4. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?
(a) Campaign manager.
(b) Partner.
(c) Treasurer.
(d) Assistant.

5. Houston was also outraged at the way the ______ had been treated.
(a) Immigrants.
(b) Squatters.
(c) Mexicans.
(d) Indians.

Short Answer Questions

1. Burnet signed ___ treaties with Santa Anna.

2. In 1840 Houston went to ______ to claim his bride.

3. The father held which rank in the Revolutionary Army?

4. The provisional government was upset with Houston and believed he was being ____.

5. The United States finally recognized Texas as a_____.

(see the answer key)

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