Texas Governor Sam Houston did not believe in the Union and wanted Texas to secede.
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The question describes Texas Governor Sam Houston's views on the Union and secession. The statement claims he did not believe in the Union and wanted Texas to secede.
Answer
Sam Houston opposed Texas secession and was removed from office for refusing to swear loyalty to the Confederacy.
Texas Governor Sam Houston was against Texas seceding from the Union. He was removed from office in 1861 for refusing to swear loyalty to the Confederacy.
Answer for screen readers
Texas Governor Sam Houston was against Texas seceding from the Union. He was removed from office in 1861 for refusing to swear loyalty to the Confederacy.
More Information
Sam Houston predicted that secession would lead to victory for the North, and ruin for the South.
Tips
It is a common mistake to confuse figures who lived during the Civil War. Make sure that you understand their motivations and actions during this time.
Sources
- Sam Houston, Texas Secession — and Robert E. Lee - texastribune.org
- What was Sam Houston's position on secession prior to the civil war ... - quora.com
- Sam Houston and Secession - Emerging Civil War - emergingcivilwar.com
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