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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. The Law of April 6, 1830 prohibited which of the following?
(a) Immigration.
(b) Colonization.
(c) Annexation.
(d) Taxes.
2. How many soldiers were left at the fort?
(a) 165.
(b) 130.
(c) 80.
(d) 120.
3. What derogatory nickname was given to Houston by the Cherokee?
(a) Foolish Man.
(b) Drunken Slob.
(c) Big Drunk.
(d) Lying Thief.
4. What type of business did Houston open in Arkansas?
(a) Law practice.
(b) Trading post.
(c) Lumber mill.
(d) Tour guide service.
5. Which country owned Mexico in the 1820s?
(a) Spain.
(b) U.S.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Great Britain.
Short Answer Questions
1. The father held which rank in the Revolutionary Army?
2. Houston was asked to meet with the leader of which tribe?
3. What subject did Houston want to study at a "proper" academy?
4. What was the first name of Houston's father?
5. What was the name of the plantation owned by the grandfather?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. Where did Houston decide to settle upon his return to Arkansas? Also discuss his marriage to Tiana and why it was unusual.
3. Explain the state of the governorship at this time.
4. Examine the meeting between Houston and Andrew Jackson. How did Houston's relationship with Jackson change his life?
5. Examine Houston's first encounter with the Cherokee. Who became Houston's mentor? What did Houston learn from the mentor?
6. 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.
7. Examine Houston's return to Tennessee and his new law career.
8. Who did Houston become romantically involved with in 1829? What was the nature of the relationship? How did it end?
9. What caused Houston to leave the House of Representatives? What position did Houston achieve?
10. Discuss Houston's childhood. What was Houston like as a child? What was his strongest subject in school?
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