Texas Independence and Manifest Destiny

Flashcards about Texas Independence and Manifest Destiny

Manifest Destiny

Belief that American expansion throughout the American continents was justified and inevitable; seen as code for slavery expansion.

Texas Revolution (War of Texas Independence)

Conflict between Texas colonists and the Mexican government, resulting in Texas gaining independence.

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

Mexican president and general who closed the Texas border and whose policies led to the Texas Revolution.

The Alamo

A battle during the Texas Revolution where hundreds of Texans were killed by the Mexican army.

Battle of San Jacinto

Decisive battle of the Texas Revolution where Texas forces defeated the Mexican army, securing Texas independence.

Sam Houston

General who led the Texas army to victory at San Jacinto and was later elected president of the Republic of Texas.

Texas Independence Border

Texas claimed its southern border was the Rio Grande River after winning independence from Mexico; Mexico did not acknowledge this.

Annexation Treaty of 1844

Treaty proposed by President Tyler to annex Texas, but it was rejected by the Senate.

James K. Polk

Democratic candidate in the Election of 1844 who supported expansion and Manifest Destiny; won the election.