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What was Sam Houston's position on Secession?

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In 1859, Houston won election as the governor of Texas. In this role, he opposed secession and unsuccessfully sought to keep Texas out of the Confederate States of America. He was forced out of office in 1861 and died in 1863.

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Answer: He was forced out of office in 1861 and died in 1863.

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