Early European Explorations
Revolution and Texas Independence
The Allen Brothers and Their Dream Town
The Last Quarter of the Nineteenth Century
Oil Glut and the Economic Downturn
Revitalization and the Challenges Ahead
Annexation
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SAM HOUSTON |
ITH the 1840's came many changes in Texas
generally and in Houston particularly. Sam Houston's second term as president of
Texas ended in 1844 when the United States of America finally offered Statehood to the
republic. Although Texans had sought annexation since 1836, believing the future
development of their country would be enhanced under United State's sovereignty, there
were many in the United States Congress who opposed the annexation of a slave state.
