According to the introductory video in section 14.1,Sam Houston's battle wound from the War of 1812 symbolized his __________.

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The video mentions that Houston's battle wound caused him to become addicted to opium. He was sent to live with the Cherokee tribe, where he became more sympathetic to Native American rights and adopted their dress and customs. Later, he became governor of Tennessee and a US Congressman, where he opposed the annexation of Texas and supported the Union. Therefore, his wound symbolized his allegiance to the Union.

According to the Introductory Video in Section 14