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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) Iowa.
(c) New Mexico.
(d) Utah.

2. What was the capital of Texas at this time?
(a) Dallas.
(b) Fort Worth.
(c) Austin.
(d) San Antonio.

3. Problems arose over Houston's policies considering that the ______ were anti-Indian.
(a) Colonists.
(b) Anglo Texans.
(c) Mexicans.
(d) Tejanos.

4. The government repealed the Missouri Compromise of 1821 which set _______ regarding slavery.
(a) Laws.
(b) Guidelines.
(c) Ultimatums.
(d) Geographical limits.

5. Which city did Houston to travel to in order to have an ankle operation?
(a) Biloxi.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Dallas.
(d) Atlanta.

Short Answer Questions

1. Against the popular attitude of the South, Houston craved _____.

2. The act issued _____ to each state.

3. What was the name of the young woman Houston met while on this trip?

4. Which of the important leaders died suddenly?

5. Part of Houston's plan was to remain cautious and _____.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Where did the Houstons go after Sam left office? How was the Houston family still involved in the Civil War?

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

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

6. 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?

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

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

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

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

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