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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Texas Congress voted to join which party?
(a) Union.
(b) Guerillas.
(c) Separatists.
(d) Confederacy.

2. What was the name of the land development with which Houston was involved?
(a) Jackson Terrace.
(b) Smithfield.
(c) Sabine City.
(d) Houston Heights.

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

4. The act issued _____ to each state.
(a) Unlimited land grants.
(b) Federal funds.
(c) Popular sovereignty.
(d) Union support.

5. Houston was forced to take a stance on slavery. Houston's political position was _____.
(a) Liberal.
(b) Moderate.
(c) Conservative.
(d) Neutral.

6. What was the name of the act that determined slavery should be forbidden in any state taken from Mexico?
(a) The Great Compromise.
(b) Anson Upshur Act.
(c) Mexican Manifesto.
(d) Wilmot Proviso.

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

8. Which one of Houston's allies was elected as president after Houston's term ended?
(a) Polk.
(b) Clay.
(c) Jones.
(d) Calhoun.

9. What other Southern party objected to the person elected as president?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Unionist.
(c) Labor.
(d) Green.

10. What is the word used for people that are willing to take almost any action to support their party?
(a) Trouble maker.
(b) Rabble rouser.
(c) Radical.
(d) Recidivist.

11. Houston started a plantation at which site?
(a) Galveston.
(b) Raven's Hill.
(c) Sabine City.
(d) San Antonio.

12. What type of businesses did Houston put into place after assuming the presidency?
(a) Tax offices.
(b) Newspapers.
(c) Trading posts.
(d) Law offices.

13. The couple had a son, Sam, Jr. who was born on May 25, _____.
(a) 1842.
(b) 1845.
(c) 1843.
(d) 1841.

14. As a measure of commitment, the legislators wanted people to take an oath of _____.
(a) Loyalty.
(b) Trust.
(c) Honor.
(d) Faith.

15. Which of the following was not a candidate for the Texas presidency?
(a) Houston.
(b) Bowie.
(c) Austin.
(d) Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. In regards to Indian relations, Houston implemented a plan to set up ranger stations and ______.

2. Where Houston's main supporter die in a freak accident?

3. Who questioned Houston's loyalties?

4. As the city of Houston became a dangerous place, Houston moved his family to which location?

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

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