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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. In 1840 Houston went to ______ to claim his bride.

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

3. The government repealed the Missouri Compromise of 1821 which set _______ regarding slavery.

4. Houston was unforgiving because the man had wounded his _____.

5. People tried to smuggle documents from Austin to Houston which created what was known as the _______ War.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. An election was called. Who were the running mates? How was Houston involved? Who won the race?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the war on Mexico. What prompted the war? When did it take place? What were its major battles? What were the concerns regarding Texas, Mexico, Great Britain and Spain? Which of the threats were most likely to come to fruition? What contingencies were planned for by Houston and others? How long did the war last? What was the outcome?

Essay Topic 2

Houston held a great many offices in the military and the government. Discuss each of Houston's offices, when and where they were held, accomplishments and failures of each, predecessors and successors, and important political affiliates. Which positions were off limits to Houston due to certain laws? Explain. What was Houston's most important role? In which role was Houston most effective?

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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