How was sam houston passionate?

give atleast 2 examples with explanation

Sam Houston was a great political figure. He got Texas independence on the day of the Battle of San Jacinto. He was Governor of both Tennessee and Texas. He was a U. S. Senator and a U. S. Congressmen. He was a frontiersmen, statesmen, great orator, and accomplished military man. He is one of the founding fathers of Texas and a great Indian Rights Supporter.

FYI: He started the saying "Remember the Alamo!.