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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did it take Houston to get his license?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 9 months.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 12 months.

2. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?
(a) Assistant.
(b) Campaign manager.
(c) Treasurer.
(d) Partner.

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

4. Houston was also outraged at the way the ______ had been treated.
(a) Squatters.
(b) Mexicans.
(c) Indians.
(d) Immigrants.

5. What did Houston do after his term expired?
(a) Opened a law practice.
(b) Moved to Arkansas.
(c) Went back to school.
(d) Ran for the Senate.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Houston returned to Texas he discovered that he had been elected to which of the following?

2. Houston decided to play the U.S. against _____ in order to make both sides want to take over Texas.

3. Houston became alarmed when he noticed that many people were leaning toward which of the following?

4. Where were the treaties signed?

5. What was the name of the Mexican general defeated by the militia?

(see the answer key)

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