sam houston

When did Texas declare its independence from Mexico?

• 1830

• 1832

• 1836

• 1845

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Who encouraged Sam Houston to pursue a career in politics?

• Samuel Colt

• Andrew Jackson

• Tiana Rogers

• The Mexican Government

What personal challenges led Sam Houston to leave Tennessee and eventually settle in Texas?

• He was offered a better political position in Texas.

• He had a drinking problem and his marriage was failing.

• He was seeking new business opportunities.

• He was exiled from Tennessee.

What unique political achievement does Sam Houston hold in U.S. history?

• He was the first person to serve as President of two different countries.

• He was the only person to serve as Governor of two different states.

• He was the youngest person ever elected to Congress.

• He served as both a U.S. Senator and a U.S. President.