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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 famous act was passed in 1825 by the Mexican government?

2. There were many cultural differences between the Anglo Texans and the ______.

3. In which year did Sam Houston resign from military service?

4. The act caused a great spike in Texas' _____.

5. What was the name of the general commissioned by the Mexican government to survey Texas?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What did Houston learn after arriving at his new destination? How did Houston offer to help his hosts?

3. Where did Houston go after leaving Tennessee? Who was Houston's traveling companion?

4. When did Houston become a member of the Cherokee Nation? What did Houston do to try and help his adopted family? List at least one of the grievances addressed by Houston.

5. What caused Houston to leave the House of Representatives? What position did Houston achieve?

6. 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?

7. Explain the state of the governorship at this time.

8. What did Jackson ask Houston to do in this new position? How did Houston handle the situation?

9. What were the big changes that took place in Texas in the early 1820s? What was the atmosphere at that time?

10. Who did Houston become romantically involved with in 1829? What was the nature of the relationship? How did it end?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The presidential campaign between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson was bitter and vicious. Discuss the campaign. Who was John Quincy Adams' main supporter? Who was Andrew Jackson's main supporter? Why did some people say the election was rigged and corrupt? Who won the election? Was it a first or second term for the new president? What kind of physical toll did the campaign take on Jackson's personal life? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Sam Houston and Andrew Jackson became friends shortly after Houston was wounded post-war in 1814. Discuss the meeting of the men and how they became friends. Compare and contrast Sam Houston and Andrew Jackson's personalities, military careers and political aspirations.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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