What if Sam Houston never married his first wife Eliza Allen and thus never sees his life fall apart in the 1820's? He remains close friends and allies with Jackson and in 1836, following the end of Jackson's presidency, he narrowly takes the nomination over Van Buren and becomes president. How does this effect American politics and the slavery issue over the next 4 (8?) years and beyond? In addition, Houston would have been only 51 in 1844, assuming he won re-election, and if anyone was likely to return to congress following a presidency in would be him. If Houston then does return to congress out of Tennessee, most likely as a senator, then how does that continue to effect the growth of American politics?
I'm thinking about making a timeline based on this but I'd like some feedback on plausibility and possibilities as to were to go with it.
I'm thinking about making a timeline based on this but I'd like some feedback on plausibility and possibilities as to were to go with it.