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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. The group was opposed to which religion?

2. Texas annexation was defeated in Congress in which year?

3. Which of the following was not a candidate for the Texas presidency?

4. The Texas Admission Act was passed in which year?

5. How old was the young woman when she met Houston?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did the Houstons go after Sam left office? How was the Houston family still involved in the Civil War?

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

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

4. Why was Houston against the Act in principle?

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

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

7. Discuss at least one of the main issues faced by Houston after he was elected to the Senate.

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

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. 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

Discuss Houston's rapid descent from power. What caused Houston's downfall? Why did Houston go into exile? Where did Houston go and with whom? How long was Houston out of the public eye? What did Houston do during his time in exile? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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