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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 served as the Secretary of State in that administration?

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

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

4. Houston believed that his latest plan would reduce hostilities from the Indians beginning in which year?

5. Part of Houston's plan was to remain cautious and _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. The death of Abel Upshur was a hard hit for Houston's annexation plan. Who was Upshur?

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

3. What events occurred around the time annexation was approved by Congress?

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

5. Examine the Southern mentality regarding the election of a Republican president.

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

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

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

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a detailed time line regarding Houston's political activities. Use complete descriptions, accomplishments, failures, etc.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the Alamo and the involvement by key players Sam Houston, Jim Bowie and Santa Anna. Also examine how the Alamo was used.

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