We have been studying a Texas historical figure:
Sam Houston
1793-1863
1793-1863
Sam Houston liked the Cherokee people and learned their language. He dressed like them and lived with them, too.
Sam Houston served in the U.S. Congress. Later he became the governor of Tennessee. He got elected president of the Republic of Texas in 1836. He led the troops in the Battle of San Jacinto. He planned a suprise attack. Luckily, his army won the battle. Houston injured his ankle, then soon he recovered from the ankle.
He was also elected governor of Texas in 1859.
Click here to learn more about Sam Houston.
What do you think is most interesting about this Texas leader?
I'm glad that Sam Houston was a Texas leader!
ReplyDeleteI wonder what he will be doing if he was alive right now?
I think what is so interesting about Sam Houston was he always had a book, even if he was oout in the battle field.
ReplyDeleteSam Houston was really brave! I hope to become like him one day! I wonder why he read books in he rain?
ReplyDeleteI think that it is fun learning about Sam Houston. I think he was smart to give all his Ideas to the soliders andthey all worked.
ReplyDeleteWhy dont you say how he died?
ReplyDeleteBut I think it was a good idea to post about him.
please post more good stuff.
Cool link! What would Sam Houston do today with all the new weapons, tanks and battle equipment?
ReplyDeleteThe most interesting thing about Sam Houston to me is that he studied his maps in the rain. He was such a hard working man. Sam Houston rocks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a amazing book!
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