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Sam Houston
Sam Houston was an American politician and warleader who lead the Texas Revolution. He defeated Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto which made Texas its own Republic before joining the United States.
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Why was Sam Houston a better president than Mirabeau Lamar?
Because Houston was more open-minded to learning the new. Also, his character is good.
Why did Sam Houston leave home to live with the Indians?
He did not want to be a store clerk for his brother.
Why did Sam Houston refuse to take an oath to the Confederacy?
Perhaps because he was a strong Unionist and loved the United States of America just as he loved the South. His main reason however was that he saw the absolute defeat of the South and the awful bloodshed that would be involved in the Civil War. As a US Senator he had spoken against sectionalism and had voted against the Kansas Nebraska Act of 1854.
How did Mexico's leaders cause trouble in texas during Houston's first term?
They refused to accept the validity of the Treaty of Velasco. Without recognition, the border required constant guarding and the Comanche raided ac-cross at will and were free to take their spoils to safety n Mexico. Since Santa Anna was not allowed to return to Mexico and was kept as a prisoner of War, Texas was in Violation of the Treaty,
How many people did Sam Houston have at the Battle of San Jacinto?
His army consisted of 910 men and two cannons.
What was the name of Sam Houston's wife?
His first wife was Eliza Allen and that marriage failed for unkown reasons.
He took an Indian wife, Tiana Rogers who refused to join him in Texas.
His third marriage was to Margaret Lea who bore him eight children.
What was the name of the battle which Sam Houston fought under Andrew Jackson?
The Battle of Horseshoe Bend which was a part of the War of 1812.
How did Houston indify santa Anna?
Sam Houston identified Santa Anna by capturing him after the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836. During the battle, Houston's forces defeated Santa Anna's troops, and in the aftermath, they discovered him disguised as a common soldier. Houston recognized him and arranged for his capture, leading to Santa Anna's eventual signing of treaties that granted Texas its independence from Mexico. This identification was crucial in solidifying Houston's leadership and the Texan victory.
Who did sam Houston use to stop native American raids?
Sam Houston made a deal with the Native Americans. Native Americans would stop raiding Texas settlements while Texas was settling in to being a free country and trying to annex the US as long as they could stay in Texas.
What kind of education did Sam Houston Have?
it was descent. he went to a local school for six months but later on ran away with the Cherokees who set up a school.
What happend when Houston was in the Texas Presidency again?
He stopped pushing for annexation by the US.
