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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What was the name of the other party involved in the questionable legislation?
2. Who lived fairly close to Houston at this time?
3. What is the name of the town in which Houston opened a school?
4. The militia left a small group of soldiers at which fort?
5. In what year was Andrew Jackson elected President?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss the political turmoil surrounding the election of John Quincy Adams. What was Houston's next step in the campaign arena?
2. Mexico found it necessary to take certain steps to keep Texas under Mexican authority. What was the plan to keep control of Texas? Who was involved in the scheme?
3. Who was consulted on the relationship between the Texans and the Mexican government? Who did this person contact in order to get a better feel for what was happening in the region? What was reported to the colonists?
4. Examine Houston's return to Tennessee and his new law career.
5. Examine Houston's relationship and agreement with James Prentiss.
6. What was Sam Houston's background? Where were his people from and where did they settle?
7. What did Houston learn after arriving at his new destination? How did Houston offer to help his hosts?
8. Explain the state of the governorship at this time.
9. Explain the confrontation between Austin and Mexican General Cos. What was the result of the conflict? What was Houston's opinion?
10. Examine Houston's first encounter with the Cherokee. Who became Houston's mentor? What did Houston learn from the mentor?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast the Unionists, Republicans, and Democrats. What were the main differences? Which was Houston? Which was Jackson? What was Houston's opinion on each party? Also compare the parties to today's existing parties. List their differences, changes in platform, goals, methods, etc.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the secession of Texas. Compare and contrast the efforts to secede in the early 1800s compared to efforts that took place at different times in American history. Did Texas ever secede? What was the purpose of the secession? How would it benefit Texas to secede? Who was in support of the movement? Who was against it? Who made the final decision? When was the decision made? What was the winning argument?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss in detail the arguments between Houston and Lamar. What were Houston's issues with the administration? What steps did Houston take to sabotage Lamar? Why was Houston so angry with Lamar? Why did Lamar continuously argue with Houston? How were the problems settled? Were the men ever able to come to an agreement on any issue? Explain.
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