Sam Houston

Where was Sam Houston born?

• Texas

• Tennessee

• Washington

• Virginia

Where did Sam's family move when he was just a boy?

• Texas

• Tennessee

• Washington

• Virginia

Because Sam did not like working on the farm, he...

• slept late and didn't do his chores.

• worked day and night to please his parents.

• he ran away to live with the Cherokee Indians.

• he started his own farm at a young age.

Sam was the governor of __________________________. There are two correct answers.

• Texas

• Tennessee

• New Mexico

• Missouri

Sam Houston was a _____________________ in the Texas army.

• Private

• Sargent

• Colonel

• General

Where did Sam Houston fight the Mexican troops on April 21, 1836?

• San Jacinto

• Goliad

• Alamo

• Lufkin

Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?

• Andrew Jackson

• Davy Crockett

• James Bowie

• Sam Houston

True or False:

Texas was the 14th state in the United States.

• True

• False

Sam Houston held two elected positions for the state of Texas. What were those two positions? You will select two answer choices.

• Governor

• Representative

• Secretary of State

• Senator

How many children did Sam Houston have?

• 4

• 8

• 10

• 11