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1843- During Sam Houston's 2nd term he strove from better relations with the N. Americans, and Mexico. Every thing seemed to be going well with Texas until a seemingly random event went down in texas history. A small group of Indians passed into Texas from the Oaklahoma territory and went raiding, unlucky for them and the town they preyed upon their leader was shot point blank by a homesteader. the Indians reacted by attacking the town out right, buring it to the ground.
Mirabeau B. Lamar the interm President of Texas between Huston's first and second terms leapt upon this act of "Indian Savagery." Texas had to defend itself from such people, and expand as well to ensure it can be self reliant in case of more conflict with Mexico.
1844- Lamar is elected the third President of the Republic. He calls for numerous reforms to create a standing military, as well as some form of coastal navy, on top of general land reforms making it easier for Texan citizens to claim land.
1845-In a striking proposal President Lamar sent José Antonio Navarro as a representitive to Europe seeking to open up markets for Texan goods, and more importantly get a source of funding. England turned Navarro down flat, as did the Netherlands, and France. Lucky for the tiny Republic Spain was more then willing to fund the "bane" of an old colony.
1846- As Spainish gold entered into Texas, President Lamar spent it almost as quickly as he gained it. Purchasing arms from europe, paying of debts to America, and creating industry along Austin and Houston.
1847-the first of many expeditions to eastern Oaklahoma occur. Homesteads are setup, and soon townships, all under the watchful eye of the Texan militia. The first signs of contension between the US and Texas start in these regions, Texan shop keepers refusing to accept "Greenbacks," in favor of Texas "Redbacks."
1848- President Lamar decided to run for another term with Edward "the Old Indian Fighter" Burleson as his Vice President. He celebrated his election by asking legislation being passed against any and all American Annexation of Texas and here rightful lands.