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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. Sam Houston joined which branch of the military?
(a) Infantry.
(b) Militia.
(c) Navy.
(d) Coast Guard.
2. What Indian word did Houston use to mean "house?"
(a) Wigwam.
(b) Teepee.
(c) Lean-to.
(d) Shanty.
3. Who was elected to be president amidst a deadlock in the House?
(a) Adams.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Madison.
(d) Monroe.
4. During Houston's confrontation with Santa Anna, 630 Mexicans were killed and ____ were captured.
(a) 223.
(b) 529.
(c) 730.
(d) 451.
5. How long did it take Houston to get his license?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 9 months.
(c) 12 months.
(d) 6 months.
Short Answer Questions
1. In what years did Mexico become a federal republic?
2. The militia left a small group of soldiers at which fort?
3. Austin traveled to central Mexico to meet with the acting president of Mexico Gomez ____.
4. Which Revolution took place in Texas in 1826?
5. What was the name of the general commissioned by the Mexican government to survey Texas?
Short Essay Questions
1. What position did Houston accept in 1819? Who was responsible for getting Houston the job?
2. How were the colonists split regarding the stalemate between Texas and Mexico? Who was involved? What measures did Houston take to win in favor of Texas?
3. Discuss Houston's early years as a politician. Who did Houston support? Who did Houston meet due to his political work?
4. Describe the events of the Alamo massacre and the birth of the famous "Remember the Alamo!" slogan.
5. Who was consulted on the relationship between the Texans and the Mexican government? Who did this person contact in order to get a better feel for what was happening in the region? What was reported to the colonists?
6. Explain the Matamoros expedition, Houston's position, and the outcome of the plan.
7. What did Jackson ask Houston to do in this new position? How did Houston handle the situation?
8. 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?
9. What caused Houston to leave the House of Representatives? What position did Houston achieve?
10. Discuss the confrontation between Houston and Congressman William Stanbery. What caused the confrontation? What was the outcome?
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