Question

Sam Houston and Thomas J. Rusk served as the first two senators of Texas following the state’s annexation in 1846. Houston tells Rusk, "I’ve been in this place before." In what capacity did Houston previously deal with Washington?
Question 1 options:

Friend of Andrew Jackson


Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army


U.S. Representative from Tennessee


President of the Republic of Texas


All of the Above

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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