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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Houston believed that his latest plan would reduce hostilities from the Indians beginning in which year?
(a) 1862.
(b) 1860.
(c) 1859.
(d) 1858.

2. As the city of Houston became a dangerous place, Houston moved his family to which location?
(a) Galveston.
(b) Washington-on-the-Brazos.
(c) San Antonio.
(d) Sante Fe.

3. Despite Houston's disdain for the political party system, he was registered as a _____.
(a) Independent.
(b) Democrat.
(c) Libertarian.
(d) Republican.

4. What was the name of Jackson's wife?
(a) Mary.
(b) Antoinette.
(c) Alice.
(d) Rachel.

5. What was the name of the new political party that emerged at this time?
(a) Know-Nothings.
(b) Libertarians.
(c) Whigs.
(d) Green Party.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the Commodore in charge of the Texas navy?

2. At this time the U.S. was under the ____ administration.

3. In 1827, Houston campaigned for and won which office in the Tennessee government?

4. Who was leading this new trend?

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

(see the answer key)

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