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

2. What was the name of the land development with which Houston was involved?

3. Who took the man's place as the new Secretary of State?

4. What term is used to describe the people whom Houston served?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Discuss Houston's bid for the presidency. List some of Houston's actions when he was elected president.

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

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

6. Discuss at least two items mentioned in Houston's inaugural speech.

7. When and how did Houston make his return to the political limelight?

8. What events occurred around the time annexation was approved by Congress?

9. What were some of the reasons Houston wanted to reestablish Houston as the capital city? What confrontation took place due to the decision?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There were many occasions when Houston was asked to be president of Texas. Houston was also considered to be a possible candidate for the presidency of the United States. Discuss the opinions of Houston's supporters. Who were they? Who were Houston's detractors? Why did people want Houston to run? What was Houston's reaction? Which offices did Houston campaign for and when? What eventually happened to Houston's presidential bids?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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