Manifest Destiny 2

What was La Frontera?

Spain's northern frontier, valued mostly as a buffer zone and home to powerful native tribes like the Comanche and Apache.

What was the Santa Fe Trail?

Linked Santa Fe to Missouri, facilitating trade.

What was the Spanish land grant policy?

A program by the Spanish government to encourage settlement in the Texas region by granting land to private individuals, the church, and the military.

When and why was San Antonio founded?

Founded in 1718 as part of the Spanish program to develop the region and provide military support.