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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 soldier Houston tried to recruit?

2. Houston's family came from which state?

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

4. Sam became friends with people from which tribe?

5. Houston came from a family of nine children. What was Houston's number in the order of birth?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What was Sam Houston's background? Where were his people from and where did they settle?

4. What was the first outward sign of rebellion? Who prompted the bid for creating Texas as its own sovereign nation? Who was against the proposition?

5. Examine Houston's first encounter with the Cherokee. Who became Houston's mentor? What did Houston learn from the mentor?

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

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

8. What steps did the militia take next regarding the offense against Mexico? Who was left behind?

9. Discuss Houston's early years as a politician. Who did Houston support? Who did Houston meet due to his political work?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Texas' bid for statehood. There were many attempts to turn Texas into its own nation. There were also attempts to secede from the Union and to annex to the United States. Describe the activities that led up to the bid for statehood. Who proposed the action? Who was opposed? What was the process?

Essay Topic 2

Indian relations became a very large part of Houston's political career. Discuss the issues faced by the Cherokee. Why was Houston so enraged by these issues? Was Houston being true to his beliefs or simply being faithful to Chief Oo-loo-te-ka and his tribe? How did Houston's relationship with the Cherokee affect how he communicated with other tribes? Which promises did the US government break? What were the main problems faces by other tribes including the Comanche? How did Houston help the tribes? Explain.

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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