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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 did Houston travel to promote the land development?
(a) Mobile.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Memphis.
(d) Montgomery.

2. Who questioned Houston's loyalties?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Austin.
(c) Cherokee.
(d) Jackson.

3. Part of Houston's plan was to remain cautious and _____.
(a) Noncommittal.
(b) Removed.
(c) Dishonest.
(d) Sneaky.

4. In addition to the new president, the colonists also voted to support which of the following?
(a) Foreign policy.
(b) Consultation.
(c) Annexation.
(d) Compromise.

5. Houston was content to remain in a non-executive role. Instead, unknown _____ was elected to the White House.
(a) Pierce.
(b) Tyler.
(c) Polk.
(d) Taylor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Houston started a plantation at which site?

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

4. What was the length of Houston's term as president?

5. What was the capital of Texas at this time?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Discuss Houston's final act in the political arena.

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

7. The death of Abel Upshur was a hard hit for Houston's annexation plan. Who was Upshur?

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

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

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

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