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What was Sam Houston's primary goal during his second term as President of Texas?
What was Sam Houston's primary goal during his second term as President of Texas?
- To renegotiate the terms of Texas' independence
- To annex Texas into the United States (correct)
- To strengthen Texas' military defenses against Mexico
- To reduce government debt and spending
How long was the presidential term in Texas at the time?
How long was the presidential term in Texas at the time?
- 2 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 3 years (correct)
Which of the following measures did Houston NOT take to reduce government spending during his second term?
Which of the following measures did Houston NOT take to reduce government spending during his second term?
- Increasing taxes on citizens (correct)
- Lowering the pay of government officials
- Cutting his own pay in half
- Cutting dozens of government jobs
According to the excerpt from Houston's letter, which of the following statements is true?
According to the excerpt from Houston's letter, which of the following statements is true?
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What was the primary threat facing Texas during Houston's second term?
What was the primary threat facing Texas during Houston's second term?
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What is the purpose of the final sentence in the passage?
What is the purpose of the final sentence in the passage?
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