Manifest Destiny (5.2) Great American Desert (5.2) John Tyler (5.2) Oregon Territory (5.2) “Fifty-Four Forty or Fight” (5.2) James K. Polk (5.2) Steph

Stephen F. Austin - Leading figure in the colonization of Texas and advocate for American settlement in the region.

Stephen F. Austin - Known as the "Father of Texas," he played a crucial role in the establishment of American colonies in Texas, negotiating with the Mexican government for land grants.