What was Sam Houston's career?

Answer 1

He was a US Senator, the Governor of two different US States, the President of the Republic of Texas, a soldier in the War of 1812, the Commander of the Army of Texas, an attorney and a Cherokee linguist.

Answer 2

He served Tennessee as a US Representative in the Congress.

He served Tennessee as the State's Governor.

He Commanded the Army of Texas, was twice elected as the President of the Republic of Texas, represented Texas as a US Senator and as the State's Governor.

He was the father of eight.

Answer 3

In US History he is the only American to have governed a foreign nation and two different US States. For some he is remembered as a slave owner who supported the Union cause despite his strong belief in state's rights. A very small number honor him because he was one of two US Senators from the south who voted against the Missouri Compromise and some honor him for his opposition to the Indian Removal Act despite his close relationship with President Andrew Jackson. He is an honorary figure in the history of Texas.

Answer 4

US Congressman and US Senator, Governor of both Tennessee and Texas which is a unique experience and the First and Third President of the Republic of Texas. He was also the father of eight children, spoke fluent Cherokee, lived to the age of 70, was wounded during the War of 1812 and was one the few Texians wounded at the Battle of San Jacinto.

Answer 5

He was a senator, governor of two US states, and played a large role in bringing the Republic of Texas into the Union.

Answer 6

Won the San Jacinto Battle

Moved the capitol to Houston

Considered a hero after the San Jacinto battle

made peace with Texas Indians

Answer 7

Perhaps his victory in the Battle of San Jacinto. He was also the only man to be the Governor of two US States.

Answer 8

He was a lawyer.