Sam Houston Quiz

Where was Sam Houston born?

• Texas

• Tennessee

• California

• Virginia

What was Sam Houston's name given by the Cherokee natives?

• Red Hawk

• Black Raven

• White Wolf

• Yellow Bear

In which battle did Sam Houston prove his bravery during the War of 1812?

• Battle of Horseshoe Bend

• Battle of Bull Run

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Gettysburg

In which year did Texas declare its independence from Mexico?

• 1845

• 1820

• 1836

• 1850

Who invaded Texas under the leadership of General Santa Anna?

• United States

• France

• Spain

• Mexico

When was Sam Houston elected as the first President of Texas?

• 1825

• 1850

• 1836

• 1840

Which state did Sam Houston serve as the U.S. Senator from?

• Texas

• Tennessee

• California

• Virginia

What was Sam Houston's stance on slavery?

• He supported slavery expansion

• He was against slavery

• He was neutral on slavery

• He had no opinion on slavery

In which year did Sam Houston die?

• 1850

• 1860

• 1880

• 1870

How many times was Sam Houston married?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 1