Comparison Of Sam Houston And The American Southwest

Sam Houston and the American Southwest, written by Randolph B. Campbell, describes the life of Sam Houston and how his experiences led him to become the provincial leader that established many key establishments throughout the southwest including Texas. Campbell presents to the audience how Houston remained a composed man who stuck to his values throughout his life, deciding his actions in ways that are corresponding to his good nature. His actions of rectitude are a statement of what he wanted rather than what others wanted, this can be found in his efforts fighting against discrimination of the Native Americans. His actions have led to not only a great deal of our rights, but any opportunity we are able to seek throughout the united states.

Sam houston poised himself with integrity around a arduous life which conditioned him to become not only a great leader but one of the most prominent figures in the history of Texas.
Sam Houston throughout his life remained not only courageous, but firmly independent from the rest of his peers in regards to standing up for what he believed as shown with the Indians.

Houston from a young age showed no interest in any dutiful work, but instead preferred the company of the Indians. Houston admired the “wild liberty of the red man”, because they “suited his nature far better than the restraints of the white settlements”. Houston began to develop sympathy to the Indians and their way of life and soon became a Indian subagent in the government to help move his tribe west. Houston protected them by making sure they received every item promised to them and to not be betrayed by other government agencies. Houston remained highly critical of the government and their treatment of the Indians by presenting how the “Indians had been lied to, cheated with short rations” and “abused by unscrupulous agents”. While his opinions remained highly unpopular in the southwest, he replied that no one had denied his charges. Houston elevated himself to a higher moral standard than his peers often in the face of adverse reactions, and in doing so gave opportunities to not only Indians but to Texans that would have been impossible in any other person’s

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Randolph B. Campbell’s book exemplifies Sam Houston as one of the most vital figures in both American, and Texan history, because of his excellent character and judgements. Sam Houston proved to be the potent figure that Texas needed to lead it during the time of its conception and independence. Houston with his strong moral compass, and leadership capabilities had some faults like everyone does but persevered around hardships that came across his way. Without a figure like Sam Houston, Texas would never have been able to gain its independence and the nation itself would not be the same. Houston favored practicality over anything else, to him results were everything as shown throughout his life he stood by his admirable achievements throughout the southwest leading it to fruition that had never been seen or since.