Sam Houston (1793-1863) was an American politician. In addition to that, Houston played a great political role as a senator in the state that we now know as Texas. He born on March 2, 1793, near Lexington, Virginia. Houston went to school and developed a normal life as the other children of his age. However, all this changed when he turned thirteen years old. Houston's father died and his family had to move to another state. “He emigrated with his mother, five brothers, and three sisters to Blount County in Eastern Tennessee, where the family established a farm near Maryville on a tributary of Baker's Creek.” (www.tshaonline.org). Nonetheless, this will only be the beginning of the greatest changes that Houston is going to experience throughout
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He did not feel comfortable living with his family, so he ran away from home. Afterwards a few days later, he decided to join the Cherokee tribe. "He sojourned for three years with the band of Chief Oolooteka, who adopted him and gave him the Indian name Colonneh, or the Raven." (www.tshaonline.org). The relationship was so great with the Cherokee tribe that Houston respected Oolooteka as if he were his real father. Time passed and Houston had to leave the tribe to follow his dreams and be someone important in the history of the United States. Subsequently, Houston joined the United States Army on March 24, 1813. He believed that being part of the Army would be closer to becoming involved in politics of the United States. After Houston went to different wars, he met Andrew Jackson. Jackson would be a key part for Houston to reach higher positions. "With Jackson's endorsement, he became adjutant general (with the rank of colonel) of the state militia through appointment by Governor Joseph McMinn." (www.tshaonline.org). Houston began to have problems with some fellow politicians. He decided to withdraw from the policy for a while and clarify his problems. Besides, he came back to live with the Cherokee tribe and spend time with
He did not feel comfortable living with his family, so he ran away from home. Afterwards a few days later, he decided to join the Cherokee tribe. "He sojourned for three years with the band of Chief Oolooteka, who adopted him and gave him the Indian name Colonneh, or the Raven." (www.tshaonline.org). The relationship was so great with the Cherokee tribe that Houston respected Oolooteka as if he were his real father. Time passed and Houston had to leave the tribe to follow his dreams and be someone important in the history of the United States. Subsequently, Houston joined the United States Army on March 24, 1813. He believed that being part of the Army would be closer to becoming involved in politics of the United States. After Houston went to different wars, he met Andrew Jackson. Jackson would be a key part for Houston to reach higher positions. "With Jackson's endorsement, he became adjutant general (with the rank of colonel) of the state militia through appointment by Governor Joseph McMinn." (www.tshaonline.org). Houston began to have problems with some fellow politicians. He decided to withdraw from the policy for a while and clarify his problems. Besides, he came back to live with the Cherokee tribe and spend time with