Sam Houston

He did not advocate annexation by the United States.

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Houston did not serve at the Alamo.

He lived among the Native Americans as both as a teenager and after he left office as the Governor of Tennessee for as long as six years although he frequently returned to the land of the white man for visits and on Indian Affairs between 1809 and 1832.

His last words were said to have been "Texas. Texas. Margaret".

republic of Texas

Yes it is

It was essential (except for slaves of course).

"Texas, to be respected must be polite. Santa Anna living, can be of incalculable benefit to Texas; Santa Anna dead, would just be another dead Mexican." Sam Houston on why he released his prisoner from Brainy Quotes.

That mystery remains a closed chapter in Houston's history. There was an age difference, Eliza may have loved another and infidelity was rumored, and for a fact, Houston had a serious drinking problems during his lifetime.

Both Texas Presidents had a major public debt to deal with and the Native Americans remained at war with the Texians at every opportunity.

Both became the US Senators with Rusk receiving the seat with the longest available time of service.

1. He made an effort to protect and serve the Native Americans.
2. He was an honest man.
3. He sided with the Union when the chips were down.

Because he led the army that won Texas's independence from Mexico.

He was in the army because after he emigrated to Texas they practically begged him to join.

His parents thought that would be better then Sue.

Sam Houston's parents were Samuel and Elizabeth Paxton Houston.
His father was Samuel Houston.

He refused to take an oath to the Confederate States of Ameriica and remained loyal to the Union.

He was the First President of the Republic of Texas from 1836 to 1838 and the Third President from 1841 to 1844.

He owned slaves and had an Indian wife, but there is no indication that he had children with anyone but Margaret Lea.

He was in the U.S. Senate when he voted against the act.

Orange and White.

It was believed that Santa Anna was gay and had affairs on each soldier and slept with hem yet it is believed that he slept with Sam Houston and had an affair

He was the Commander in Chief of the Texas Army and the viictor at the Battle of San Jacinto.

The Battle of San Jacinto :) <3