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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Houston's young wife?
(a) Anne.
(b) Mary.
(c) Susan.
(d) Eliza.

2. The militia planned to make a pillage run into which Mexican town/city?
(a) Mexico City.
(b) Chihuahua.
(c) Taos.
(d) Matamoros.

3. What was the name of the soldier Houston tried to recruit?
(a) Bowie.
(b) Davis.
(c) Austin.
(d) Fannin.

4. What did Houston do when he met the Congressman face to face?
(a) Punched him in the face.
(b) Caned him.
(c) Bought him a drink.
(d) Apologized.

5. How many soldiers were left at the fort?
(a) 165.
(b) 130.
(c) 80.
(d) 120.

Short Answer Questions

1. The volunteer militia, under the direction of Stephen Austin, took which city?

2. Houston came from a family of nine children. What was Houston's number in the order of birth?

3. Who was the governor of Texas during this time period?

4. Which Revolution took place in Texas in 1826?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What parties were involved in protecting the Alamo, discouraging the expedition, and defending the expedition?

2. What event gave the Texans power to go to the Mexican government with a list of demands? Who presented the demands to the government? Describe at least two items that were on the list and how the Mexican government responded to them.

3. Where did Houston decide to settle upon his return to Arkansas? Also discuss his marriage to Tiana and why it was unusual.

4. Explain the Matamoros expedition, Houston's position, and the outcome of the plan.

5. What did Jackson ask Houston to do in this new position? How did Houston handle the situation?

6. What caused Houston to leave the House of Representatives? What position did Houston achieve?

7. Describe the events of the Alamo massacre and the birth of the famous "Remember the Alamo!" slogan.

8. Explain the confrontation between Austin and Mexican General Cos. What was the result of the conflict? What was Houston's opinion?

9. Discuss Houston's early years as a politician. Who did Houston support? Who did Houston meet due to his political work?

10. Discuss Houston's early military career. When did Houston join the military? What was his rank? In which battle was Houston wounded? Where was he wounded?

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