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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 the young woman Houston met while on this trip?
(a) Tiana.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Margaret.

2. How many soldiers were left at the fort?
(a) 165.
(b) 120.
(c) 130.
(d) 80.

3. What subject did Houston want to study at a "proper" academy?
(a) English.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Engineering.
(d) Mathematics.

4. Who was the man that was Speaker of the House and later appointed as the Secretary of State?
(a) Clay.
(b) Houston.
(c) Monroe.
(d) Jackson.

5. Who was responsible for starting a skirmish with the Indian allies?
(a) Montrose.
(b) Farias.
(c) Bowie.
(d) Cordova.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the town created by Stephen Austin?

2. What was the cause of death?

3. The United States finally recognized Texas as a_____.

4. Burnet signed ___ treaties with Santa Anna.

5. The Law of April 6, 1830 prohibited which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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