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Manifest Destiny
The belief that the United States was destined to expand across the North American continent.
Texas in the 1830s
Texas was seen as a land that Americans believed was their destiny to settle and expand into.
American view of Texas
Americans viewed Texas as a territory that was essential for fulfilling their Manifest Destiny.
Relationship with Mexico
Manifest Destiny led to tensions with Mexico as the United States sought to annex Texas, eventually leading to the Mexican-American War.
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