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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Against the popular attitude of the South, Houston craved _____.
(a) Peace.
(b) Immigration.
(c) Secession.
(d) Slavery.

2. Many people wanted Santa Anna's head on a platter for his involvement in the massacre at the Alamo and at ______.
(a) Goliad.
(b) San Jacinto.
(c) Washington-on-the-Bravos.
(d) Velasco.

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

4. During the bitter presidential campaign Houston and a presidential partisan participated in which activity?
(a) Duel.
(b) Card game.
(c) Chess game.
(d) Boxing match.

5. Who served as the Secretary of State in that administration?
(a) Smith.
(b) Ewing.
(c) Upshur.
(d) Bertrand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the capital of Texas at this time?

2. In 1829, Houston became a member of which group?

3. Where did Houston go to meet up with old friends?

4. Which of the following left the expedition to return to the fort?

5. What was the surname of the brothers responsible for declaring Texas as its own sovereign nation?

(see the answer key)

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