Sam Houston

Where was Sam Houston born?

• Virginia

• Washington

• Florida

• Mexico

How can you tell Sam Houston did not like working on his father's farm?

• His brothers and sisters were mean to him.

• Sam ran away.

• Sam's mother was lazy and did no work.

• Sam had to do all the work.

What was Sam Houston's Cherokee name?

• Sammie

• Little Man

• Sitting Bull

• Black Raven

What did Sam Houston learn from the Cherokee people?

• Sam learned how to grow crops.

• Sam learned how to sew clothing.

• Sam learned how to speak and live like the Cherokee people.

• Sam learned nothing.

What is an intermediary?

• Someone in middle school.

• Someone who works for both sides.

• Someone who is a doctor.

• Someone who is a Native American Indian.

Why do you think Houston was a good choice to be an intermediary?

• He lived with and understood the Cherokee people and enjoyed politics.

• He was chosen, because no one else was available.

• He had military experience.

• He had done it before.

Why did Houston become an officer in the army so quickly?

• Sam Houston was the only one who wanted to be an officer.

• The General thought he could intimidate people because he was raised by the Cherokee Indians.

• Sam Houston was a natural born leader.

• Sam volunteered to be an officer.

What position did Houston have with the Texas Army?

• Soldier

• General

• Chief

• Commander

Where did Texas win its freedom from Mexico?

• The Battle of San Jacinto

• The Battle of the Bands

• The Battle of the Brazos

• The Battle of the Colorado

What two positions did Sam Houston hold in Texas? (government)

• Commander and Chief

• President and Govenor

• Secretary of State and Govenor

• Citizen and Voter