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Because he refused to take an oath to the Confederacy.

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What happened when Sam Houston refused to sign the oath of allegiance to the confederate states of America?

Sam Houston was removed from office.


What happened to Sam Houston in his position on seccession?

Texans couldn't accept it and removed him from office.


What domestic policies did Sam Houston face while in office the first term?

Sam Houston, during his first term in office, faced the securing of the borders. Sam Houston also had to face many financial policies.


Did sam Houston work in an political office?

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What office did sam Houston run for?

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When was Sam Houston elected as governor of Texas?

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.


How did Sam Houston see the secession issue and what did he do about it?

He refused to take an oath to the Confederate States of America, was removed from office as the Governor and refused an offer from Presiident Lincoln of 50,000 US troops.


Who called Sam Houston a coward and threatened to have him removed from command?

Captain Gibson Kuykendall.


What happened to Sam Houston when he opposed secession?

He was forced out of office as the Governor of Texas.


Who was second elected for office of president after Sam Houston?

Mirabeau B. Lamar


Why was Sam Houston removed from office when the civil war started?

He refused to take an oath to the Confederacy.


Why did Sam Houston leave office in 1861?

Because he refused to take the Oath to the Confederacy.