Because he refused to take an oath to the Confederacy.
Sam Houston, during his first term in office, faced the securing of the borders. Sam Houston also had to face many financial policies.
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.
He was forced out of office as the Governor of Texas.
He refused to take an oath to the Confederate States of Ameriica and remained loyal to the Union.
He was in the U.S. Senate when he voted against the act.
Sam Houston was removed from office.
Texans couldn't accept it and removed him from office.
Sam Houston, during his first term in office, faced the securing of the borders. Sam Houston also had to face many financial policies.
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US Senator
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.
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.
Captain Gibson Kuykendall.
He was forced out of office as the Governor of Texas.
Mirabeau B. Lamar
He refused to take an oath to the Confederacy.
Because he refused to take the Oath to the Confederacy.