Mirabeau B. Lamar

1) He wanted to expand as it's own territory, and he opposed annexation.
2) He used military forces to rid the Native Americans.
3) He built it along the Colorado river and it's now named Austin.
4) He spent large amounts on borrowed money and he had over $5 million in debt in one term. He spent it in the Navy.
5) He spent a lot of money on the military and used it to rid of the Native Americans and he made the Navy to scare the Mexicans.