Question

which of the following best describes sam houston?
houston thought texas should stay independent.
houston believed texas should re-join mexico.
houston was the first president of the republic of texas.
houston brought american settlers to texas in the 1820s.

Explanation:

To determine the correct description of Sam Houston, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Sam Houston advocated for Texas to join the United States, not stay independent, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: Houston did not believe Texas should re - join Mexico; Texas fought for independence from Mexico, so this is wrong.
• Option 3: Sam Houston was indeed the first president of the Republic of Texas, this is a correct historical fact.
• Option 4: It was Stephen F. Austin who brought American settlers to Texas in the 1820s, not Sam Houston, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. Houston was the first president of the Republic of Texas.