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Sam Houston was elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas in 1836 and later served as governor of Texas. He was elected governor in 1859 and took office on December 21 of that year. He served until 1861 when he was removed from office for refusing to pledge allegiance to the Confederacy. Houston's political career was marked by his significant role in Texas history during its fight for independence and statehood.
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What happened to Sam Houston when he opposed secession?
He was forced out of office as the Governor of Texas.
Who was the commander in chief of the Texas rebels in the Texas revolution?
Sam Houston.
Was Sam Houston one of the Texas president?
Yes , Sam Houston was both the first and the third President of the Republic of Texas .
WHO WAS THE ONLY PERSON TO BE GOVERNOR OF TWO DIFFERENT STATES TEXAS AND TENNESSEE?
Sam Houston served as Governor of Tennessee October 1, 1827 - April 16, 1829. He served as Governor of Texas December 21, 1859 - March 28, 1861.
How many terms did sam Houston serve?
Sam Houston served two non-consecutive terms as the President of the Republic of Texas. His first term was from 1836 to 1838, and his second was from 1841 to 1844. Additionally, he served as a U.S. Senator and Governor of Texas after the state joined the Union.
Who was elected governor of two different states?
Sam Houston -- First Governor of Tennessee, then President of Texas, then Governor of Texas
When did Sam Houston get elected to be Governor of Tennessee and Texas?
He became the 8th Governor of Tennessee in 1827 and the 7th Governor of Texas in 1859.
Who has the first governor of the state of Texas?
Sam Houston
Who was elected president of Texas in 1836?
Sam Houston
Who was elected Texas first president?
Sam Houston
Who was the only man elected governor of 2 different states?
Sam Houston was governor of 2 states, Tennessee and Texas Also John White Geary was the Governor of Kansas and Pennsylvania.
Who was Sam Houston's parents?
Sam Houston's mother was Elizabeth Paxton, and his father was Major Samuel Houston. Sam Houston was the 7th Governor of Texas, serving from December of 1859 to March of 1861. Before becoming governor, he was a US Senator from Texas.
Who took over from Sam Houston as governor of Texas in 1861?
Edward Clark who was Houston's Lieutenant Governor.
What prompted the removal of sam Houston as Texas governor?
Texas was becoming part of the Confederacy, and Houston did not favor that.
Who is the longest serving Texas Governor?
I believe it was Sam Houston
Who served as governor of both Tennessee and Texas?
Sam Houston
This person ran for governor in Texas in 1859?
Sam Houston.
