USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Sam Houston had arrived in Texas, almost thirty years prior, in 1832. The former congressman and governor of Tennessee’s new cause was Texas independence. He led the army that defeated Mexican General Santa Anna at San Jacinto-an achievement that secured his place in Texas history.

Detailed explanation-2: -President, Senator and Governor of Texas Houston’s heroic reputation as “Old San Jacinto” helped him win two non-consecutive terms as president of the Republic of Texas (1836-38 and 1841-44). In between, he served in the Texas House of Representatives.