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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. Who was leading this new trend?

2. What word is used to describe Burnet's government at the time?

3. In what year was Houston being strongly considered as a U.S. presidential candidate?

4. What was the name of the act that determined slavery should be forbidden in any state taken from Mexico?

5. Despite Houston's disdain for the political party system, he was registered as a _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who were the Know-Nothings? What was their core belief? How did Houston view the party?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discuss the first meeting between Sam Houston and Santa Anna. When and where did it take place? Why did Houston believe cooperation with Santa Anna was the only way Texas might be saved? What was supposed to happen upon their meeting? What happened? Did the meeting turn out as Houston had planned? What happened next? Also discuss future meetings between the two men.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the political process involved with the annexation of Texas to the United States. When did it happen? Who proposed the idea? Why was it important? Why did Texas choose to be affiliated with the US instead of Mexico? What part did President Tyler play in the process? What part did President Van Buren play in the process? What happened? How was a decision reached? When did Texas officially become part of the United States?

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