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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 Compromise of 1850 was presented by which political heavyweight?

2. What major event did Houston refuse to attend?

3. Many people wanted Santa Anna's head on a platter for his involvement in the massacre at the Alamo and at ______.

4. The United States finally recognized Texas as a_____.

5. What word is used that means to estrange or push away?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why was Houston against the Act in principle?

4. Which policies of Houston's would further alienate his constituents and make him unpopular in Texas?

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

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

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

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

9. Why did Houston leave Texas at this time? What did he find when he returned?

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

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

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 3

Discuss the secession of Texas. Compare and contrast the efforts to secede in the early 1800s compared to efforts that took place at different times in American history. Did Texas ever secede? What was the purpose of the secession? How would it benefit Texas to secede? Who was in support of the movement? Who was against it? Who made the final decision? When was the decision made? What was the winning argument?

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