6A Key Figures in the Republic of Texas and U.S.-Mexican War

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Sam Houston

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First and third president of the Republic of Texas who supported annexation.

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Mirabeau B. Lamar

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Second president of the Republic of Texas who opposed annexation.

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Anson Jones

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Last president of the Republic of Texas.

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James K. Polk

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U.S. president during the annexation of Texas and the U.S.-Mexican War.

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Zachary Taylor

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U.S. general who led American forces during the U.S.-Mexican War.

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Winfield Scott

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U.S. general who captured Mexico City during the U.S.-Mexican War.