Houston vs. Lamar

Two presidents. Two very different plans for the young Republic of Texas. Pick a topic to see where they clashed — then quiz yourself.

Dignified portrait of Sam Houston, president of the Republic of Texas, weathered and steady on the porch of a simple frontier home near the coast.
Frugal & Cautious Sam Houston
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Sam Houston

Pick a topic to see his real policy.

Dignified portrait of Mirabeau B. Lamar, president of the Republic of Texas, a determined visionary at a candlelit desk with books and a map scroll.
Bold & Ambitious Mirabeau B. Lamar
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Mirabeau B. Lamar

Pick a topic to see his real policy.

So, what happened? Pick a topic above to compare Houston and Lamar.