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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 first name of Houston's grandfather?
(a) William.
(b) John.
(c) Samuel.
(d) Richard.

2. Which Revolution took place in Texas in 1826?
(a) Fredonian.
(b) Colonization.
(c) Austin.
(d) Houston.

3. Where was the plantation located?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Louisiana.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Texas.

4. In which state did Sam Houston live as a child?
(a) North Carolina.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Tennessee.

5. The militia left a small group of soldiers at which fort?
(a) Alamo.
(b) Fort Erie.
(c) Fort Sumter.
(d) Rio Grande.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Law of April 6, 1830 also imposed duties on ________.

2. What Indian word did Houston use to mean "house?"

3. Houston rode to ____ to attempt to head off and halt the expedition team.

4. How long did it take Houston to get his license?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the political turmoil surrounding the election of John Quincy Adams. What was Houston's next step in the campaign arena?

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

3. What was Sam Houston's background? Where were his people from and where did they settle?

4. 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.

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

6. Mexico found it necessary to take certain steps to keep Texas under Mexican authority. What was the plan to keep control of Texas? Who was involved in the scheme?

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

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

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

10. What position did Houston accept in 1819? Who was responsible for getting Houston the job?

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