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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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What were Sam Houston's likes and dislikes?
He considered himself to be a man of honor and could not tolerate dishonesty. He loved Texas and the United States.
Why did gen Sam Houston not want to risk a battle unless he was confident of victory?
Because the Texas Army was growing in both quantity and quality with each day while the Mexican Army was weakened by their long supply line, shortages of war materials, disease and desertion. To engage the Mexican Army without a clear and decisive victory could destroy the dream of Texas Independence.
What are adjectives describing Sam Houston?
Brave, leading, wild, adventurous, intelligent, political
Sam Houston was a famous Texas leader. He was originally a politician from Tennessee, and even had a chance to run for President of America. He was very close to Andrew Jackson. Even before his political career Sam Houston ran away from home and lived with Native Americans, and even tried to improve their lives later in his political career. After being a politician in Tennessee he went to Texas and fell in love with it. He ended up leading the Texas revolution and he became president of Texas for two terms. Eventually Texas became part of America 1945.
How many men did Sam Houston gather?
The Texas Army at San Jacinto numbered 910 men and two light cannons.
How did Sam Houston contribute to the manifest destiny?
He made the first giant step by winning independence for Texas.
What act did Sam Houston predict would convulse the country from Maine to rio grande?
kansas-nebraska act
Why did general sam Houston have the town of gonzales burned?
Houston burned the town of Gonzales because he did not want Santa Anna's troops going in there to keep themselves safe....I hope this helped :D sorry if I am wrong:( Thanks for reading :)
Where is Sam Houston School House?
Sam Houston School house is in Maryville, TN. (Otherwise known as Blount County)
What is the name of Sam Houston's horse?
Sam Houston was a famous hero of early Texas history. He rode a special horse by the name of Saracen in the Battle of San Jacinto.
Why did Sam Houston order Vince's Bridge to be destroyed?
so that the Mexians would have no way of escaping the battle
What did sam Houston think about the land policy?
Sam Houston opposed the land policy because he was convinced it would create an opportunity for fraudulent land certificates and land claims
Did Sam Houston support the annexation of Texas into the US?
Yes, because Texas owed a lot of money to the U.S. for the civil war between Texas and Mexico, and he thought, "How can you owe yourself money?", so he eventually persuaded the rest of Texas to join the U.S.
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Was Sam Houston one of the Texas president?
Yes , Sam Houston was both the first and the third President of the Republic of Texas .
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Why did Sam Houston lose his position as Texas governor before the civil war?
He opposed Texas's decision to secede from the Union and join the Confederate States of America in February 1861. He was evicted from office a month later for refusing to sign a loyalty oath to the Confederacy.
He did not want to be a clerk in his brother's store.
What battle was Sam Houston wounded at?
Sam Houston was wounded at the Battle of San Jacinto, which took place on April 21, 1836. During this pivotal battle in the Texas Revolution, Houston led Texian forces to a decisive victory against the Mexican army, commanded by General Santa Anna. Houston sustained a gunshot wound to his ankle, but despite his injury, he played a crucial role in securing Texas independence.
