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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Houston's young wife?
(a) Anne.
(b) Mary.
(c) Susan.
(d) Eliza.

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

3. Houston set up headquarters in what area?
(a) San Antonio.
(b) San Felipe.
(c) Austin.
(d) Washington-on-the-Brazos.

4. A town was created in honor of the new president. What was the name of the town?
(a) Smithfield.
(b) Houston.
(c) Bowie Town.
(d) Austin.

5. In what year was Andrew Jackson elected President?
(a) 1826.
(b) 1830.
(c) 1834.
(d) 1828.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Houston's new drinking buddy and travel companion?

2. Sam became friends with people from which tribe?

3. Which of the following was not a candidate for the Texas presidency?

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

5. Houston was eager to right some of the wrongs created under _____.

(see the answer key)

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