Who became President of the Republic of Texas in 1836?

Samuel "Sam" Houston (March 2, 1793 – July 26, 1863) was an American politician and soldier, best known for his role in bringing Texas into the United States as a constituent state. His victory at the Battle of San Jacinto secured the independence of Texas from Mexico.

Houston was twice elected President of the Republic of Texas. In the 1836 election, he defeated Stephen F. Austin and Henry Smith with a landslide of over 79% of the vote. Houston served from October 22, 1836, to December 10, 1838. The Constitution of the Republic of Texas stated that no president could succeed himself, but did not prohibit any non-consecutive multiple terms.

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Mary Mayer

I think the other 3 died at the Alamo

marilynmitri

Texas is "a whole other country" according to an old ad . Yup. Stolen from Mexico. Governed like a run-away car.

Dianna Hattori

Considering 3 of them were already dead at the Alamo, it was not a hard question to answer.

goodanne

I hit Houston, but this game did someone else! Makes me angry that I click the correct answer, but the wrong one happens! I have to remember that it's only a game.

urbigguns

Janice Ingram, Ssm Houston is the only one in the history of the United States to be Governor of two states

dlh

Know this fact.

Irene Kraft

David G. Burnet supposedly something is wrong here !!!!!!

Eddie Harper

Took a wild guess. Sam Houston Andrew was one of the guitarists for Big Brother & The Holding Company and I made a connection.

Bob Blumrick

littledick, ALL THREE of the others died at the Alamo.

Joanne Serin

silrem, Seriously? John Wayne was an actor of the 20th century. He wasn't around in 1836.

Don Racette

Boyd Tracy You forgot the O

Effren Hernandez

Very interesting narrative of the history of Mr. Houston. Seems that our history books need to be corrected to show really how it happened and who is who in American History!