Early Life of Sam Houston

Where was Sam Houston born?

• Sam Houston was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia.

• Sam Houston was born in Houston, Texas.

• Sam Houston was born in Nashville, Tennessee.

• Sam Houston was born in New York City, New York.

What was Sam Houston's father's occupation?

• Sam Houston's father was a doctor.

• Sam Houston's father was a lawyer.

• Sam Houston's father was a teacher.

• Sam Houston's father was a farmer.

At what age did Sam Houston move to Tennessee?

• 10

• 25

• 30

• 16

Which Indian / Native American tribe did Sam Houston live with during his teenage years?

• Apache

• Sioux

• Iroquois

• Cherokee

What was Sam Houston's nickname during his teenage years with the Cherokee tribe?

• Bear

• Raven

• Wolf

• Eagle

Which war did Sam Houston fight in as a soldier?

• World War II

• The War of 1812

• Vietnam War

• American Civil War

Which state did Sam Houston represent in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• Texas

• Alabama

• Tennessee

• Georgia

What was the name of Sam Houston's first wife?

• Eliza Allen

• Rebecca Davis

• Sarah Smith

• Emily Johnson

Why did Sam Houston resign as governor of Tennessee?

• He got tired of the job

• He was very unpopular

• He got a better job

• Something happened with his wife

Where did Sam Houston go after he stopped being Tennessee's governor?

• To the Cherokee tribe

• To Texas

• To Mexico

• To Canada