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Sam Houston
Christina Sullivan
History 2010
24 November 2012
Sam Houston "A Bullet Never Lies," a line from the popular movie, Man on Fire, seems to be more than just a line from a fictional character, it rings some truth, just ask one of America 's Early leading political figures who helped not only physically shape the united states with the addition of Texas, but also greatly influenced the political system through his business and politics. He is more than just a military training post or a large university, Sam Houston was a great war leader, political leader, and family man who lived by his own words, "A leader is someone who helps improve the lives of other people or improve the system they live under," and formed a legacy second to none. Most importantly, Samuel Houston 's education and military experience are the back bone to his incredible influence in the war for Texas independence and later, the annexation of Texas. Now, a discussion cannot be made about such a man 's influence without briefly mentioning where his experiences stem, what exactly made the this man capable of such influence on others to carve his name in history. Sam Houston was born in Shenandoah, the fifth of nine children. Self educated and highly motivated to move off the farm, Sam Houston ran away at 15 to live with the Cherokee (Buenger). After three years with the Cherokee, and two years teaching for money, Sam Houston joined the army where he quickly raised in rank. Due to his military service, Sam Houston came to the attention of Future President, General Andrew Jackson, who became the mentor or still a young Sam Houston (Marquis). After the war Houston became the subagent to the Cherokee and helped aid them west across the Mississippi, experiences which will later come into play in His role in Texas. After, Sam Houston went to law school where he was very successful and quickly In speedy sequence, he became prosecuting attorney of Nashville, major general of the state militia,



Cited: Flanagan, Sue. Sam Houston 's Texas. University of Texas Press, 1964. James, Marquis. The Raven: A Biography of Sam Houston. University of Texas Press, 1988. Walter L. Buenger, "SECESSION," Handbook of Texas Online (http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/mgs02), accessed October 17, 2012. Published by the Texas State Historical Association.

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