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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. In what year did Houston die?
(a) 1874.
(b) 1869.
(c) 1872.
(d) 1863.

2. Who was responsible for starting a skirmish with the Indian allies?
(a) Cordova.
(b) Bowie.
(c) Farias.
(d) Montrose.

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

4. In what year was Houston being strongly considered as a U.S. presidential candidate?
(a) 1852.
(b) 1854.
(c) 1850.
(d) 1848.

5. What was the cause of death?
(a) Heart attack.
(b) Food poisoning.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Stroke.

Short Answer Questions

1. Houston became concerned regarding the territory known as ______.

2. Houston was also outraged at the way the ______ had been treated.

3. What is the word used for people that are willing to take almost any action to support their party?

4. This move caused Houston to become what is known as a ______.

5. What did Houston request of the U.S. government?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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