Sam Houston vs. Mirabeau Lamar

Was an honorary member of the Cherokee tribe.

• Sam Houston

• both

• Lamar

Had no desire for the Republic of Texas to be annexed.

• Sam Houston

• both

• Lamar

Wanted to start a National Bank of Texas

• Sam Houston

• both

• Lamar

Native American killed during the Council House Fight in San Antonio.

• Cherokee

• both

• Comanche

Main goal was to stop more fighting with Mexico.

• Sam Houston

• both

• Lamar

The first president of the Republic of Texas

• Sam Houston

• both

• Lamar

The Republic of Texas was over seven million dollars in debt during his term.

• Sam Houston

• both

• Lamar

Wanted to expand the Republic of Texas to the Pacific Ocean.

• Sam Houston

• both

• Lamar

Wanted the Cherokee and Comanche removed from Texas.

• Sam Houston

• both

• Lamar

Wanted to add New Mexico to the Republic of Texas

• Sam Houston

• both

• Lamar