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Who/What/Where/When
Sam
Houston
Definition: First
president of the Republic of Texas. He had gained fame as a
soldier in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend (during the War of
1812). He served in Congress and as governor of Tennessee.
When Texas declared itself independent from Mexico in 1836,
it named Houston as its president. Houston later became
represented Texas in the Senate and became governor.
Related
Resources:
The
Mexican-American War
Find out all about the war between Mexico and
America.
The
19th Century
Get a glimpse of what life was like in the exciting
1800s.
Elsewhere
on the Web:
Achievements
of Sam Houston
Match the events and dates on this fun timeline of the life
of Sam Houston.
Handbook
of Texas Online: Sam
Houston
Read more about the first president of Texas.
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