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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Houston's confrontation with Santa Anna, 630 Mexicans were killed and ____ were captured.
(a) 529.
(b) 730.
(c) 223.
(d) 451.

2. The Compromise of 1850 was presented by which political heavyweight?
(a) Polk.
(b) Clay.
(c) Tyler.
(d) Monroe.

3. The Law of April 6, 1830 also imposed duties on ________.
(a) Land deeds.
(b) Imports and exports.
(c) Produce.
(d) Emigrants.

4. What major event did Houston refuse to attend?
(a) Democratic National Party Convention.
(b) Presidential inauguration.
(c) Gubernatorial inauguration.
(d) Son's graduation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Houston lamented the disappearance of many of the policies put into place by _____.

2. What was the position that Houston offered to the soldier?

3. Houston received an appointment to serve as a _____ in the Tennessee militia.

4. Despite Houston's disdain for the political party system, he was registered as a _____.

5. Houston settled near which river?

(see the answer key)

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