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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. What was the length of Houston's term as president?

2. In what year did Houston make another bid for the governorship of Texas?

3. Houston was gravely concerned over which of the following?

4. Houston learned that Lamar had reneged on turning over promised _____.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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

6. Why was Houston against the Act in principle?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss in detail the arguments between Houston and Lamar. What were Houston's issues with the administration? What steps did Houston take to sabotage Lamar? Why was Houston so angry with Lamar? Why did Lamar continuously argue with Houston? How were the problems settled? Were the men ever able to come to an agreement on any issue? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The book discusses the Compromise of 1830. What was it? Why was it important? How did it change American history? What parties were involved in the Compromise? Discuss the pros and cons of the agreement. Which side fared the best? Explain? What steps were taken after the Compromise was put into place? How might things be different today if the Compromise of 1830 had not taken place?

Essay Topic 3

There were many occasions when Houston was asked to be president of Texas. Houston was also considered to be a possible candidate for the presidency of the United States. Discuss the opinions of Houston's supporters. Who were they? Who were Houston's detractors? Why did people want Houston to run? What was Houston's reaction? Which offices did Houston campaign for and when? What eventually happened to Houston's presidential bids?

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