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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This move caused Houston to become what is known as a ______.
(a) Has been.
(b) Lame duck.
(c) Wash out.
(d) Dodo bird.

2. Houston became concerned regarding the territory known as ______.
(a) Oregon.
(b) New Mexico.
(c) Iowa.
(d) Utah.

3. Houston promised the people that funds would be made available for schools and _____.
(a) Small businesses.
(b) Railroads.
(c) Highways.
(d) Public parks.

4. Texas annexation was defeated in Congress in which year?
(a) 1846.
(b) 1848.
(c) 1844.
(d) 1842.

5. Houston was gravely concerned over which of the following?
(a) The border with Mexico.
(b) Traveling to Washington, DC.
(c) Debt.
(d) Establishing a government seat.

6. What was the name of the Commodore in charge of the Texas navy?
(a) Moore.
(b) Irwin.
(c) Davis.
(d) Johnson.

7. Houston decided to play the U.S. against _____ in order to make both sides want to take over Texas.
(a) Spain.
(b) France.
(c) Great Britain.
(d) Mexico.

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

9. Houston continued to preach against which of the following?
(a) Indian relations.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Secession.
(d) Unionism.

10. What was the name of the young woman Houston met while on this trip?
(a) Tiana.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Beatrice.

11. What was the length of Houston's term as president?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 2 years.

12. Part of Houston's plan was to remain cautious and _____.
(a) Noncommittal.
(b) Removed.
(c) Sneaky.
(d) Dishonest.

13. Where were the treaties signed?
(a) Mexico City.
(b) Matamoros.
(c) Austin.
(d) Velasco.

14. The Mexicans claimed that the true border between Texas and Mexico was the _______.
(a) Grand Canyon.
(b) Colorado River.
(c) Blue Ridge Mountains.
(d) Rio Grande.

15. Houston learned that Lamar had reneged on turning over promised _____.
(a) Food.
(b) Land.
(c) Funds.
(d) Jobs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who served as the Secretary of State in that administration?

2. What was the name of the act that determined slavery should be forbidden in any state taken from Mexico?

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

4. Problems arose over Houston's policies considering that the ______ were anti-Indian.

5. What word is used to describe Burnet's government at the time?

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