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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 became concerned regarding the territory known as ______.

2. What is the word used for people that are willing to take almost any action to support their party?

3. What major event did Houston refuse to attend?

4. Aside from the neutral faction, people were either pro-slavery or pro-______.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe some of the issues being faced by the army at this time.

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

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

6. What is the Kansas Nebraska Act? What was its impact on North versus South?

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

8. Examine ongoing battle regarding secession and how it affected the presidential election of 1852.

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

10. Who were the Know-Nothings? What was their core belief? How did Houston view the party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe the political process involved with the annexation of Texas to the United States. When did it happen? Who proposed the idea? Why was it important? Why did Texas choose to be affiliated with the US instead of Mexico? What part did President Tyler play in the process? What part did President Van Buren play in the process? What happened? How was a decision reached? When did Texas officially become part of the United States?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the Unionists, Republicans, and Democrats. What were the main differences? Which was Houston? Which was Jackson? What was Houston's opinion on each party? Also compare the parties to today's existing parties. List their differences, changes in platform, goals, methods, etc.

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