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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 act caused a great spike in Texas' _____.
(a) Cultural activities.
(b) Animosity.
(c) Logging operations.
(d) Population.

2. What was Houston's drink of choice?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Beer.
(c) Bourbon.
(d) Scotch.

3. The Law of April 6, 1830 also imposed duties on ________.
(a) Produce.
(b) Emigrants.
(c) Imports and exports.
(d) Land deeds.

4. The legislation that caused the problem dealt with which of the following?
(a) Indian rations.
(b) Payment for services rendered.
(c) Political parties.
(d) Surveying.

5. Houston was forced to relocate to which area?
(a) Washington-on-the-Brazos.
(b) San Antonio.
(c) Neosho.
(d) Rio Grande.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sam became friends with people from which tribe?

2. What item did Houston begin to carry with him in town?

3. In what year was Andrew Jackson elected President?

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

5. What derogatory nickname was given to Houston by the Cherokee?

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine Houston's first encounter with the Cherokee. Who became Houston's mentor? What did Houston learn from the mentor?

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

3. Discuss the confrontation between Houston and Congressman William Stanbery. What caused the confrontation? What was the outcome?

4. 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?

5. What caused Houston to leave the House of Representatives? What position did Houston achieve?

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

7. What was the first outward sign of rebellion? Who prompted the bid for creating Texas as its own sovereign nation? Who was against the proposition?

8. Examine Houston's return to Tennessee and his new law career.

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

10. What were the big changes that took place in Texas in the early 1820s? What was the atmosphere at that time?

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