MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
THE MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR
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Henry Cl;ay
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Stephen Austin
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James Pinckney Henderson
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Sam Houston
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Detailed explanation-1: -Former congressman and Tennessee governor Samuel Houston became the first president of the Republic of Texas. Houston, originally from Rockbridge County, Virginia, served in that position until 1838 and again from 1841 to 1844. He later represented Texas in the United States Senate.
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.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.