How did governor Sam Houston feel about Texas seceding from the union?

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5 April, 16:55

How did governor Sam Houston feel about Texas seceding from the union?

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Tristin Wilson · Answer 1

Houston realized that Texas through secession wants to take authority over the confederates. He was not in favor of the secession. He strongly opposed that secession.

Explanation:

Houston was the governor of Texas. He was forced to leave his office as he raised his voice and strongly opposed the secession of Texas from the Union. He knew that Texas through recession wants to take authority or power in the confederates which is newly formed. He was not in favor of secession.

This secession was started in 1861 and Houston rejected to take oath in his office and that's why he was forced to leave his office. He was against the secession that others has not taken happily. Due to his opposition he was insulted much.