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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which controversial act was passed in 1853?
(a) Great Land Treaty.
(b) Kansas Nebraska Act.
(c) Compromise of 1853.
(d) Texas New Mexico Act.

2. In 1829, Houston became a member of which group?
(a) Sierra Club.
(b) Governors Association.
(c) Bar Association.
(d) Cherokee.

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

4. Who took the man's place as the new Secretary of State?
(a) Trimble.
(b) Austin.
(c) Calhoun.
(d) Prentiss.

5. Houston was eager to right some of the wrongs created under _____.
(a) Tyler.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Van Buren.
(d) Lamar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Houston settled near which river?

2. The legislation that caused the problem dealt with which of the following?

3. Houston was ____ years older than his wife.

4. Who won the election?

5. Houston was forced to take a stance on slavery. Houston's political position was _____.

(see the answer key)

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