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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. Houston settled near which river?
(a) Nina.
(b) Neosho.
(c) Norfolk.
(d) Nashua.

2. The volunteer militia, under the direction of Stephen Austin, took which city?
(a) San Antonio.
(b) San Jacinto.
(c) Forth Worth.
(d) Houston.

3. What derogatory nickname was given to Houston by the Cherokee?
(a) Lying Thief.
(b) Foolish Man.
(c) Drunken Slob.
(d) Big Drunk.

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

5. Houston received an appointment to serve as a _____ in the Tennessee militia.
(a) General.
(b) Major.
(c) Colonel.
(d) Captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the representative of the "Peace Party?"

2. What was the name of the Mexican general defeated by the militia?

3. Houston was forced to relocate to which area?

4. There were many cultural differences between the Anglo Texans and the ______.

5. Sam Houston was descended from which group of immigrants?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Where did Houston go after leaving Tennessee? Who was Houston's traveling companion?

6. Examine Houston's relationship and agreement with James Prentiss.

7. 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?

8. When did Houston become a member of the Cherokee Nation? What did Houston do to try and help his adopted family? List at least one of the grievances addressed by Houston.

9. Discuss Houston's childhood. What was Houston like as a child? What was his strongest subject in school?

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

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