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

2. Houston was eager to right some of the wrongs created under _____.
(a) Lamar.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Van Buren.
(d) Tyler.

3. Houston promised the people that funds would be made available for schools and _____.
(a) Highways.
(b) Small businesses.
(c) Public parks.
(d) Railroads.

4. The act issued _____ to each state.
(a) Popular sovereignty.
(b) Union support.
(c) Unlimited land grants.
(d) Federal funds.

5. Houston continued to preach against which of the following?
(a) Secession.
(b) Unionism.
(c) Indian relations.
(d) Slavery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aside from the neutral faction, people were either pro-slavery or pro-______.

2. Who took the man's place as the new Secretary of State?

3. Texas annexation was defeated in Congress in which year?

4. Houston was gravely concerned over which of the following?

5. What major event did Houston refuse to attend?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why was Houston against the Act in principle?

3. Describe some of the issues being faced by the army at this time.

4. What is the Kansas Nebraska Act? What was its impact on North versus South?

5. How did Houston's actions thwart his political career and ambitions?

6. What were some of the reasons Houston wanted to reestablish Houston as the capital city? What confrontation took place due to the decision?

7. Examine some of the issues that made Houston unpopular with the Texans. What was one of Houston's policies on which he would not budge?

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

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

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

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