MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
TEXAS ANNEXATION PROBLEM
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Question
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Sam Houston
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Mirabeau B. Lamar
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Anson Jones
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Stephen F. Austin
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Detailed explanation-1: -He was a leading Texas political figure during the Texas Republic era. He was elected as the second President of the Republic of Texas after Sam Houston. He was known for waging war against bands of Cherokee and Comanche peoples to push them out of Texas, and for establishing a fund to support public education.
Detailed explanation-2: -Obtaining an impressive 96.5% of the vote, Mirabeau Lamar defeated Robert Wilson in a landslide. The count was 6, 995 in favor of Lamar, while only 252 voted for Wilson.
Detailed explanation-3: -While Houston tried to cut back on government spending and reduce the debt Texas owed, Lamar spent money that Texas did not have, consequently raising the debt ever higher during his term of presidency. Houston wanted to keep peace with the Native Americans, but Lamar believed that Texas should be rid of them.
Detailed explanation-4: -He was commissioned a colonel on the field of San Jacinto just before the start of the battle and made commander of the cavalry. During the battle, he distinguished himself by his bravery and quick action.