Sam Houston and Secession

During this time in 1861, Sam Houston was the _________ of Texas.

• President

• leader

• Congressman

• Governor

Sam Houston was _________ secession.

• against

• for

Why was Sam Houston "evicted" (removed) from his Governor's office? 

• He refused to take the oath of allegiance to the Confederacy as Texas Governor.

• He did not pay his taxes as Governor. 

Did Sam Houston live to see the end of the Civil War?

• no

• yes