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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. Despite Houston's disdain for the political party system, he was registered as a _____.
(a) Democrat.
(b) Republican.
(c) Libertarian.
(d) Independent.

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

3. What was the name of the young woman Houston met while on this trip?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Tiana.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Margaret.

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

5. What was the name of the Commodore in charge of the Texas navy?
(a) Davis.
(b) Moore.
(c) Johnson.
(d) Irwin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Houston started a plantation at which site?

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

3. What was the name of the new political party that emerged at this time?

4. What was the name of the act that determined slavery should be forbidden in any state taken from Mexico?

5. What were issued to some of the more hot-headed soldiers in the army?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Discuss at least one of the main issues faced by Houston after he was elected to the Senate.

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

7. Examine ongoing battle regarding secession and how it affected the presidential election of 1852.

8. Examine the Southern mentality regarding the election of a Republican president.

9. Name at least two major issues confronting Houston in his new role as president.

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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