"Let me tell you what is coming. After the sacrifice of countless millions of treasure and hundreds of thousands of lives you may win Southern independence, but I doubt it. The North is determined to preserve this Union. They are not a fiery, impulsive people as you are, for they live in colder climates. But when they begin to move in a given direction, they move with the steady momentum and perseverance of a mighty avalanche." Governor Sam Houston 1. What was Governor Houston's prediction?
2. How does he describe Northerners versus the Southerners?
3. Based on his description and prediction, how do you think the North will act in response to secession of Southern States? ​