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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. Sam Houston joined which branch of the military?

2. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?

3. What was the name of the soldier Houston tried to recruit?

4. The legislation that caused the problem dealt with which of the following?

5. The Law of April 6, 1830 prohibited which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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.

4. Where did Houston decide to settle upon his return to Arkansas? Also discuss his marriage to Tiana and why it was unusual.

5. What event gave the Texans power to go to the Mexican government with a list of demands? Who presented the demands to the government? Describe at least two items that were on the list and how the Mexican government responded to them.

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

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

8. Examine Houston's relationship and agreement with James Prentiss.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe the revolution that took place in 1826. Who was involved in the revolution? Who started it? What was the purpose behind the battle? Where did it take place? What was the outcome? What changed after the revolution was over? Who benefitted the most?

Essay Topic 3

The book discusses the Compromise of 1830. What was it? Why was it important? How did it change American history? What parties were involved in the Compromise? Discuss the pros and cons of the agreement. Which side fared the best? Explain? What steps were taken after the Compromise was put into place? How might things be different today if the Compromise of 1830 had not taken place?

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