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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 word is used to describe Burnet's government at the time?

2. Houston was content to remain in a non-executive role. Instead, unknown _____ was elected to the White House.

3. This move caused Houston to become what is known as a ______.

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

5. In what month did Houston return to Texas?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Examine the Southern mentality regarding the election of a Republican president.

3. Why was Houston against the Act in principle?

4. There were two major actions taken by the Texas government at this time regarding property and fiscal debt. What were those actions?

5. Discuss some of Houston's extracurricular activities away from the political landscape of Texas government.

6. Discuss Houston's final act in the political arena.

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

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

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

10. Name at least two major issues confronting Houston in his new role as president.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the Alamo and the involvement by key players Sam Houston, Jim Bowie and Santa Anna. Also examine how the Alamo was used.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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