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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 increasingly concerned with the U.S. government's plans for _______.

2. People began to realize that Houston was not as ______ as was once thought.

3. Despite Houston's efforts to quash another expedition, Lamar wanted to send an expedition to _____.

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

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

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

3. Why was Houston against the Act in principle?

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

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

The presidential campaign between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson was bitter and vicious. Discuss the campaign. Who was John Quincy Adams' main supporter? Who was Andrew Jackson's main supporter? Why did some people say the election was rigged and corrupt? Who won the election? Was it a first or second term for the new president? What kind of physical toll did the campaign take on Jackson's personal life? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Examine Texas' bid for statehood. There were many attempts to turn Texas into its own nation. There were also attempts to secede from the Union and to annex to the United States. Describe the activities that led up to the bid for statehood. Who proposed the action? Who was opposed? What was the process?

Essay Topic 3

Examine in detail Houston's relationship with the Cherokee. When and where did they first meet? Why was Houston so fascinated by the tribe? Who became Houston's adopted father? How did the relationship change as Houston's career progressed?

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