After Sam Houston was removed, the state's lieutenant governor, ___________, became governor of Texas.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking who became the governor of Texas after Sam Houston was removed from office. Fill in the blank space with the last name of the person who became governor of Texas.
Answer
Edward Clark
After Sam Houston was removed, Edward Clark, the state's lieutenant governor, became governor of Texas.
Answer for screen readers
After Sam Houston was removed, Edward Clark, the state's lieutenant governor, became governor of Texas.
More Information
Edward Clark served as the state's lieutenant governor before becoming governor of Texas in 1861.
Tips
Ensure the name is spelled correctly. If the question doesn't specify including the full name, the last name is usually sufficient.
Sources
- Legislators and Leaders | Governors of Texas, 1846 - present - lrl.texas.gov
- Gov. Edward Clark - National Governors Association - nga.org
- Civil War Texas Governors - Pearce Museum | - pearcemuseum.com
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