Sam Houston Quiz

Where was Sam Houston born?

• California

• Texas

• Virginia

• New York

Answer explanation

Sam Houston was born in Virginia, not California, Texas, or New York. This is the correct choice.

In which year did Houston move to Tennessee with his family?

• 1812

• 1823

• 1793

• 1807

Answer explanation

Houston moved to Tennessee with his family in 1807. This is the correct choice.

What was Sam Houston's Cherokee name?

• Black Hawk

• Colonneh

• Running Bear

• Sitting Bull

Answer explanation

Sam Houston's Cherokee name was Colonneh. It is important to highlight the correct choice, which is Colonneh.

In which war did Sam Houston fight in the United States Army?

• War of 1812

• Vietnam War

• American Civil War

• World War I

Answer explanation

Sam Houston fought in the United States Army during the War of 1812, not the Vietnam War, American Civil War, or World War I.

What did Sam Houston do after leaving the army?

• Became a doctor

• Joined the Navy

• Became a farmer

• Taught himself law

Answer explanation

After leaving the army, Sam Houston taught himself law.

In which year was Sam Houston appointed to the U.S. House of Representatives for Tennessee?

• 1812

• 1823

• 1793

• 1827

Answer explanation

Sam Houston was appointed to the U.S. House of Representatives for Tennessee in 1827, making it the correct choice.

What did Houston propose to improve the life of Tennessee citizens during his governorship?

• Building canals for shipping and transportation

• Banning farming

• Building skyscrapers

• Lowering the price of gold

Answer explanation

During his governorship, Houston proposed building canals for shipping and transportation to improve the lives of Tennessee citizens.

What did Sam Houston become interested in after opening a law practice in Nacogdoches?

• Conflict between Texas and Arkansas

• Conflict between Texas citizens and the Mexican government

• Conflict between Texas and Louisiana

• Conflict between Texas and Oklahoma

Answer explanation

After opening a law practice in Nacogdoches, Sam Houston became interested in the conflict between Texas citizens and the Mexican government. This conflict became his focus.

What did Houston do after leaving Tennessee politics?

• Became a chef

• Rejoined his Cherokee family and served as an ambassador

• Became a musician

• Became a professional athlete

Answer explanation

After leaving Tennessee politics, Houston rejoined his Cherokee family and served as an ambassador.