Why did Sam Houston leave his position as governor of Tennessee?
He was forced out
He resigned after his divorce
He lost an election
He moved out of state
Answer
Sam Houston resigned as governor of Tennessee after his divorce. He was married to Eliza Allen for three years, but the marriage was not a happy one. Houston was often away from home on political business, and Eliza was unhappy with his long absences. She also did not like his drinking and gambling. In 1829, Eliza filed for divorce, and Houston agreed to the terms.
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