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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 Congressman?

2. In 1829, Houston became a member of which group?

3. The volunteer militia, under the direction of Stephen Austin, took which city?

4. What was the name of the town created by Stephen Austin?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the confrontation between Austin and Mexican General Cos. What was the result of the conflict? What was Houston's opinion?

2. Discuss the confrontation between Houston and Congressman William Stanbery. What caused the confrontation? What was the outcome?

3. Explain the Matamoros expedition, Houston's position, and the outcome of the plan.

4. Discuss the political turmoil surrounding the election of John Quincy Adams. What was Houston's next step in the campaign arena?

5. What parties were involved in protecting the Alamo, discouraging the expedition, and defending the expedition?

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

7. Discuss Houston's childhood. What was Houston like as a child? What was his strongest subject in school?

8. What position did Houston accept in 1819? Who was responsible for getting Houston the job?

9. 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?

10. Discuss Houston's early military career. When did Houston join the military? What was his rank? In which battle was Houston wounded? Where was he wounded?

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

Create a detailed time line regarding Houston's political activities. Use complete descriptions, accomplishments, failures, etc.

Essay Topic 3

There were many occasions when Houston was asked to be president of Texas. Houston was also considered to be a possible candidate for the presidency of the United States. Discuss the opinions of Houston's supporters. Who were they? Who were Houston's detractors? Why did people want Houston to run? What was Houston's reaction? Which offices did Houston campaign for and when? What eventually happened to Houston's presidential bids?

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