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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. Houston set up headquarters in what area?
2. What Indian word did Houston use to mean "house?"
3. The provisional government was upset with Houston and believed he was being ____.
4. Who served as Houston's mentor in law?
5. Houston married a half-Cherokee named:
Short Essay Questions
1. What were the big changes that took place in Texas in the early 1820s? What was the atmosphere at that time?
2. Examine Houston's relationship and agreement with James Prentiss.
3. How were the colonists split regarding the stalemate between Texas and Mexico? Who was involved? What measures did Houston take to win in favor of Texas?
4. What position did Houston accept in 1819? Who was responsible for getting Houston the job?
5. Discuss Houston's early years as a politician. Who did Houston support? Who did Houston meet due to his political work?
6. Explain the state of the governorship at this time.
7. Explain the confrontation between Austin and Mexican General Cos. What was the result of the conflict? What was Houston's opinion?
8. Discuss Houston's childhood. What was Houston like as a child? What was his strongest subject in school?
9. 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.
10. Discuss the confrontation between Houston and Congressman William Stanbery. What caused the confrontation? What was the outcome?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Sam Houston and Stephen Austin were two very powerful and influential men in Texas during the early 1800s. Examine the contributions of each to the blossoming territory. Compare and contrast Houston and Austin in regards to the contributions to the would-be state, diplomacy with the Mexicans, Anglo Texans, Tejanos and Comanche. Discuss the most important step taken by either man and how it affected the future of Texas.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Houston's rapid descent from power. What caused Houston's downfall? Why did Houston go into exile? Where did Houston go and with whom? How long was Houston out of the public eye? What did Houston do during his time in exile? Explain.
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