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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. The Compromise of 1850 was presented by which political heavyweight?

2. What was the length of Houston's term as president?

3. Houston decided to play the U.S. against _____ in order to make both sides want to take over Texas.

4. As a measure of commitment, the legislators wanted people to take an oath of _____.

5. Where did Houston travel to promote the land development?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Santa Anna's invasion of San Antonio. What step did Congress take next?

2. Sensing that secession was inevitable, Houston took steps to prevent war. What were some of Houston's efforts?

3. Why did Houston leave Texas at this time? What did he find when he returned?

4. What was the opinion of John Calhoun regarding annexation and slavery?

5. Explain the position of the United States government regarding statehood for Texas.

6. Examine some of the issues that made Houston unpopular with the Texans. What was one of Houston's policies on which he would not budge?

7. The death of Abel Upshur was a hard hit for Houston's annexation plan. Who was Upshur?

8. How did Houston's actions thwart his political career and ambitions?

9. How did Houston play both sides of the fence in his bid to get the U.S. to approve annexation?

10. Discuss the ongoing conflict between Houston and Calhoun. The men continued to be on the opposite sides of which issue?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the first meeting between Sam Houston and Santa Anna. When and where did it take place? Why did Houston believe cooperation with Santa Anna was the only way Texas might be saved? What was supposed to happen upon their meeting? What happened? Did the meeting turn out as Houston had planned? What happened next? Also discuss future meetings between the two men.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss in detail the arguments between Houston and Lamar. What were Houston's issues with the administration? What steps did Houston take to sabotage Lamar? Why was Houston so angry with Lamar? Why did Lamar continuously argue with Houston? How were the problems settled? Were the men ever able to come to an agreement on any issue? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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