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

2. Houston rode to ____ to attempt to head off and halt the expedition team.
(a) Bucksnort.
(b) Sunshine Hill.
(c) Indianola.
(d) Refugio.

3. In 1819, Houston was awarded which prestigious job?
(a) Senior Senator.
(b) Attorney General.
(c) Speaker of the House.
(d) Majority Whip.

4. Who was elected to be president amidst a deadlock in the House?
(a) Adams.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Madison.
(d) Monroe.

5. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?
(a) Assistant.
(b) Treasurer.
(c) Campaign manager.
(d) Partner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What subject did Houston want to study at a "proper" academy?

2. Which Revolution took place in Texas in 1826?

3. Houston settled near which river?

4. Houston's next move was to which Tennessee town/city?

5. In 1829, Houston became a member of which group?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Examine the meeting between Houston and Andrew Jackson. How did Houston's relationship with Jackson change his life?

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

6. Explain the state of the governorship at this time.

7. 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.

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

10. Who did Houston become romantically involved with in 1829? What was the nature of the relationship? How did it end?

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