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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. Where were the treaties signed?
(a) Mexico City.
(b) Matamoros.
(c) Velasco.
(d) Austin.

2. What word is used to describe Burnet's government at the time?
(a) Chaotic.
(b) Rigid.
(c) Orderly.
(d) Stoic.

3. The Mexicans claimed that the true border between Texas and Mexico was the _______.
(a) Grand Canyon.
(b) Rio Grande.
(c) Colorado River.
(d) Blue Ridge Mountains.

4. Which one of Houston's allies was elected as president after Houston's term ended?
(a) Polk.
(b) Calhoun.
(c) Clay.
(d) Jones.

5. What type of businesses did Houston put into place after assuming the presidency?
(a) Law offices.
(b) Trading posts.
(c) Newspapers.
(d) Tax offices.

Short Answer Questions

1. In regards to Indian relations, Houston implemented a plan to set up ranger stations and ______.

2. Houston was also outraged at the way the ______ had been treated.

3. In what year was Houston being strongly considered as a U.S. presidential candidate?

4. What was the cause of death?

5. The United States finally recognized Texas as a_____.

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the opinion of John Calhoun regarding annexation and slavery?

2. Discuss some of Houston's extracurricular activities away from the political landscape of Texas government.

3. What events occurred around the time annexation was approved by Congress?

4. Who were the Know-Nothings? What was their core belief? How did Houston view the party?

5. There were two major actions taken by the Texas government at this time regarding property and fiscal debt. What were those actions?

6. Explain some of the issues Houston had with Lamar's behavior and government policies.

7. How did Houston play both sides of the fence in his bid to get the U.S. to approve annexation?

8. Discuss at least two items mentioned in Houston's inaugural speech.

9. When and how did Houston make his return to the political limelight?

10. Discuss the ongoing conflict between Houston and Calhoun. The men continued to be on the opposite sides of which issue?

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