Sam Houston was also the President of the Republic of Texas. He was elected twice (1936 & 1841) as the President of the the Republic of Texas. He was very instrumental in the defeat of the Mexicans, which resulted in the independence of Texas. When Texas joined the Union he became a Senator.
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There were a great number of fears expressed by the American people in the early Cold War era. These fears included fear of economic failure, communism and attack. The fears became a very prominent issue in the country.
King Charles the first was executed for treason. In London, King Charles I was beheaded for treason on January 30, 1649.
Increased weaponry and military spending