President Houston wanted Texas to be annexed to The American Union quickly.

President Houston sympathized with the Native Americans.He created a peace treaty and gave them land grants.

President Houston kept the capital where it was, but named it after himself: Houston.

President Houston had problems with the military and one certain commander. He also cut down the army to 400 soldiers.

President Houston kept expenses at a minimum to try and cut down the 7 million dollars in debt Texas was in.

President Lamar opposed annexation for Texas,he wanted the country to stay independent.

President Lamar wanted to rid all of Texas of Native Americans.He created the Indian Removal policy and sent military to do this.

President Lamar moved the capital near a city called Waterloo, and named it after Stephen F. Austin: Austin.

President Lamar spent lots of money on military and their expenses.He started a navy to protect texans.


President Lamar spent millions of dollars Texas didn't have on the military and all the expenses for them.

MIRABEAU B. LAMAR

SAM HOUSTON