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

2. Against the popular attitude of the South, Houston craved _____.
(a) Secession.
(b) Immigration.
(c) Peace.
(d) Slavery.

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

4. Houston became increasingly concerned with the U.S. government's plans for _______.
(a) Slavery.
(b) Expansion.
(c) War.
(d) Annexation.

5. In 1840 Houston went to ______ to claim his bride.
(a) Arkansas.
(b) Alabama.
(c) Tennessee.
(d) Louisiana.

Short Answer Questions

1. Houston learned that Lamar had reneged on turning over promised _____.

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

3. The Texas Admission Act was passed in which year?

4. In what year did Andrew Jackson die?

5. In addition to the new president, the colonists also voted to support which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. There were two major actions taken by the Texas government at this time regarding property and fiscal debt. What were those actions?

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

3. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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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