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He defeated Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto.
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What did Sam Houston become the president of?
Texas .
Why was Houston TX named after Sam Houston?
At the time it was named, he was bigger than life as the greatest hero in Texas.
Why was Houston named after Sam Houston?
The Allen brothers, when they established the settlement on Buffalo Bayou, named it after Sam Houston, the hero of San Jacinto, whom they admired. It was a political move, of course, they anticipated (correctly) that he would become the first president of the Republic of Texas.
What year did Sam Houston become the President of Texas?
It was in 1836.
Was Sam Houston Texas' state hero?
He was in 1836 and is still held in high regard today..
What is the name of Sam Houston's horse?
Sam Houston was a famous hero of early Texas history. He rode a special horse by the name of Saracen in the Battle of San Jacinto.
What did sam Houston do as a president?
help Texas become part of the U.S.A
Who was in command of the second Texas army?
Sam Houston
How did Sam Houston become a hero?
He defeated Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto.
Why was Sam Houston famous?
He was both the first and third President of the Republic of Texas, a Governor of Tennessee and Texas, a US Senator and a hero of the Texas Revoolution.
What year did Sam Houston become President of Texas?
In 1836 and again in 1841.
Is Sam Houston a hero or a never do well?
He was a hero, because he was an inspirational hero that lead Texas to victory over Mexico in the Texas Revolution. He was also a drunk and ran away from his home town tennesee.
