Sam Houston

Which of the following is the best summary of paragraph 1 and 2?

• Sam Houston became involved with the Cherokee Indian tribe and even considered one of the chiefs as his father

• Despite early challenges, Sam Houston became a successful senator and the first President of the Republic of Texas

• Sam Houston and his family faced challenges after his father died but eventually settled successfully in Tennessee.

• Despite some early challenges, Sam Houston and his family found success in Tennessee, and it was here he became involved with a Cherokee Indian tribe

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

What might have occurred if Same Houston had not ordered the attack on San Jacinto?

• Santa Anna would have given up and surrendered.

• Texas might have lost their fight for independent and been ruled by Mexico.

• Texas soldiers would have retreated, and the fight for independence would have continued.

• Sam Houston might have resigned as leader of the Texas soldiers.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

According to the selection why did Sam Houston leave Tennessee for Arkansas in 1829?

• He was burdened with personal problems

• He was eager to see the world

• He was looking for his Cherokee father

• He wanted to experience life in another state

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which sentence does the author use to suggest that Sam Houston continued his political career after Texas became a state?

• Defeating Stephen F. Austin, he served two terms.

• He also attempted to make Texas a part of the United States but was unsuccessful

• When Texas did join the United States, Sam Houston became a Senator from Texas

• He reduced government offices and salaries and avoided another war with Mexico in 1842

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CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

The author wrote the article most likely to:

• teach the reader about Sam Houston, his life, and the impact he had on the state of Texas

• encourage the reader to further investigate Sam Houston and his life after serving as the President of the Republic of Texas

• described for the reader the Battle of San Jacinto and the impact it had on Texas' fight for independence

• explain to the reader how Sam Houston proudly served the state of Texas

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CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which words from the passage help the reader to understand the meaning f the word furloughed in paragraph 5

• during his terms

• tried to control tensions

• attempted to make Texas a part of the United States

• or gave leave of absence

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Which sentence from the passage voices an opinion?

• In March of 1836, on his birthday, Houston served again as a delegate to the convention at Washington-on-the-Brazos

• Houston proved himself as a brilliant military leader

• As did his biological father, Sam Houston joined the military and fought in the War of 1812

• In Nacogdoches, Texas, he even has a National Forest name after him

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Read the sentence from the passage,

Frustrated with his older brothers' attempts to make him work on the farm, Houston ran away from home and lived with is Native American group

This description helps the reader to understand

• that Sam Houston was a strong willed and determined young man

• that Sam Houston didn't like Native American's

• that Sam Houston was fearful of change and hesitant to explore other ways of life

• that Sam Houston was determined but fearful of change

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

The photograph and caption below it are most likely provided to

• help the reader understand why Sam Houston ordered the attack on Santa Anna

• help the reader visualize the location of the Battle of San Jacinto

• help the reader to know what Texas looked like in 1836

• help the reader to see what life was like for the Texas military in 1836

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Read the dictionary entry for intent

intent /in tent/ adjective

1. hesitant and undecided

2. undetermined

3. the design or purpose to commit a wrongful or criminal act

4. having attention on something or some purpose

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4