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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Houston settled near which river?
(a) Nina.
(b) Norfolk.
(c) Neosho.
(d) Nashua.

2. Houston was unforgiving because the man had wounded his _____.
(a) Honor.
(b) Intellect.
(c) Pride.
(d) Family.

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

4. Sam Houston joined which branch of the military?
(a) Infantry.
(b) Coast Guard.
(c) Militia.
(d) Navy.

5. At this time the U.S. was under the ____ administration.
(a) Pierce.
(b) Lincoln.
(c) Tyler.
(d) Van Buren.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Jackson's wife?

2. Who questioned Houston's loyalties?

3. In what year was Houston challenged by a Congressman?

4. Where did Houston travel to promote the land development?

5. What word is used to describe Burnet's government at the time?

(see the answer key)

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