This politician was forced to move after beating William Stanbery with a hickory cane. He ran a trading post among the Cherokee, who named him "Big Drunk." Edward Clark replaced him as Governor of his state because of his vehement opposition to secession, while Anson Jones replaced him in another position. As a commander, he won a battle with the help of cannon nicknamed "Twin Sisters," although direct disobedience of his orders to retreat led to disasters at Bexar and Goliad. For 10 points, name this man who won the Battle of San Jacinto over the forces of Santa Anna, the first elected presid
This politician was forced to move after beating William Stanbery with a hickory cane. He ran a trading post among the Cherokee, who named him "Big Drunk." Edward Clark replaced him as Governor of his state because of his vehement opposition to secession, while Anson Jones replaced him in another position. As a commander, he won a battle with the help of cannon nicknamed "Twin Sisters," although direct disobedience of his orders to retreat led to disasters at Bexar and Goliad. For 10 points, name this man who won the Battle of San Jacinto over the forces of Santa Anna, the first elected president of Texas.
This politician was forced to move after beating William Stanbery with a hickory cane.
Samuel Houston