Question

Why did Mirabeau B. Lamar easily win the presidency in 1838?

Question 1 options:

He ran against Sam Houston.


He was against an annexation to the United States.


He believed in expanding the Texas Rangers and Navy.


He refused to accept recognition from Europe.

Answer 1

He believed in expanding the Texas Rangers and Navy.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

He was against annexation to the united states

Step-by-step explanation:

During his presidency, Lamar sought to strengthen the independence of Texas in order to avoid U.S. annexation.