In Sam Houston and the American Southwest, Randolph B. Campbell argues that Sam Houston was a great leader but with a subpar personal life for most of it. The four major moments one should pay attention to when discussing Houston’s time of leadership, are his time governing Tennessee, leading an army during the war for Texas independence, his time running Texas and lastly, his time as a member of the Senate for the state of Texas. Houston made decisions based on what he feels is the best for his people in the long run.
In 1827, Houston ran for and won Tennessee’s gubernatorial race against Newton Cannon. At this time Houston supported the Constitution and wanted to protect Tennessee from any possibility of the federal government violating …show more content…
Houston was not shy when it came to speaking to the Senate. He spoke out about the Oregon territory (142) and actively spoke against the Kansas-Nebraska act and giving all states the right to slavery (159, 162). Although Houston had some critics, he was elected Senator for multiple terms. He finally retired from the Senate in 1859. That same year, Houston was elected the governor of Texas (178). He promised the people better environmental issues such as railroads, rivers and also promised a better educational system (179). In addition to the environment and education, Houston tried to keep peace with some of the still existing Native American tribes as well as peace between his citizens by watching out for sectionalism in the state (180-181). Houston constantly asked and tried to fight against secession. Despite his efforts, Texas seceded and Houston was no longer in …show more content…
In 1829, Houston married his first wife, Eliza Allen. Their marriage failed and took years for the divorce to go through (24). Houston later started to pursue a younger lady named Anna Raguet. After Anna heard of his divorce, she was upset that he had tried to court her while still married and refused to marry him after (104). Finally, Houston married Margaret Lea. She was his final life and they had a total of eight kids together. She fully supported and loved Sam Houston. In 1863, Sam Houston had reached the end of his life and eventually died of pneumonia. Although Houston faced many difficulties during his political career, Campbell argues that he was triumphant and truly succeeded. Campbell also showcases the rough times Houston had with his love
In 1827, Houston ran for and won Tennessee’s gubernatorial race against Newton Cannon. At this time Houston supported the Constitution and wanted to protect Tennessee from any possibility of the federal government violating …show more content…
Houston was not shy when it came to speaking to the Senate. He spoke out about the Oregon territory (142) and actively spoke against the Kansas-Nebraska act and giving all states the right to slavery (159, 162). Although Houston had some critics, he was elected Senator for multiple terms. He finally retired from the Senate in 1859. That same year, Houston was elected the governor of Texas (178). He promised the people better environmental issues such as railroads, rivers and also promised a better educational system (179). In addition to the environment and education, Houston tried to keep peace with some of the still existing Native American tribes as well as peace between his citizens by watching out for sectionalism in the state (180-181). Houston constantly asked and tried to fight against secession. Despite his efforts, Texas seceded and Houston was no longer in …show more content…
In 1829, Houston married his first wife, Eliza Allen. Their marriage failed and took years for the divorce to go through (24). Houston later started to pursue a younger lady named Anna Raguet. After Anna heard of his divorce, she was upset that he had tried to court her while still married and refused to marry him after (104). Finally, Houston married Margaret Lea. She was his final life and they had a total of eight kids together. She fully supported and loved Sam Houston. In 1863, Sam Houston had reached the end of his life and eventually died of pneumonia. Although Houston faced many difficulties during his political career, Campbell argues that he was triumphant and truly succeeded. Campbell also showcases the rough times Houston had with his love