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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 became concerned regarding the territory known as ______.
(a) Oregon.
(b) New Mexico.
(c) Utah.
(d) Iowa.

2. What was the name of the act that determined slavery should be forbidden in any state taken from Mexico?
(a) The Great Compromise.
(b) Anson Upshur Act.
(c) Wilmot Proviso.
(d) Mexican Manifesto.

3. Which of the following was not a candidate for the Texas presidency?
(a) Bowie.
(b) Houston.
(c) Austin.
(d) Smith.

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

5. Houston believed that his latest plan would reduce hostilities from the Indians beginning in which year?
(a) 1858.
(b) 1860.
(c) 1859.
(d) 1862.

Short Answer Questions

1. Houston was unforgiving because the man had wounded his _____.

2. What was the cause of death?

3. What word is used to describe Burnet's government at the time?

4. The Mexicans claimed that the true border between Texas and Mexico was the _______.

5. In 1840 Houston went to ______ to claim his bride.

Short Essay Questions

1. Sensing that secession was inevitable, Houston took steps to prevent war. What were some of Houston's efforts?

2. Discuss Houston's bid for the presidency. List some of Houston's actions when he was elected president.

3. Discuss Santa Anna's invasion of San Antonio. What step did Congress take next?

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

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

6. Why did Houston leave Texas at this time? What did he find when he returned?

7. Which policies of Houston's would further alienate his constituents and make him unpopular in Texas?

8. An election was called. Who were the running mates? How was Houston involved? Who won the race?

9. Explain the position of the United States government regarding statehood for Texas.

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

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