The Santa Fe Expedition was a disaster for President Mirabeau Lamar primarily because he did not wait for a response from the representatives in Santa Fe, which was crucial for securing diplomatic relations and understanding the local situation before sending troops. Additionally, the expedition was not approved by the Texas legislature, reflecting a lack of political backing and legitimacy for the mission. Furthermore, the expedition operated on inaccurate information about the journey, leading to severe logistical issues, including harsh conditions and insufficient supplies, which ultimately resulted in many casualties and the failure of the mission.
President Mirabeau Lamar’s goals for the Santa Fe Expedition were to expend the Republic’s territory and gain access to the land valuable trade conducted along the Santa Fe Trail, but the expedition was a disaster that left Lamar in disgrace.
In three to five sentences, explain why the Santa Fe expedition was a disaster for president Lamar
A complete answer will include the following information
Did Lamar wait for a response from the representatives in Santa Fe? Why was this important
Was the expedition approved by the Texas legislature? Why was this important?
Did the expedition have accurate information about the journey? What did this cause
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