The chart below shows events and impacts about relations between the US and Mexico during
the era of Manifest
Destiny. Use the
chart to answer the question.
Event
Mexican government allows Stephen Austin
and others to settle in northeast
Mexico/Texas
In 1835, settlers in Texas began fighting with
Mexican soldiers
Texans fought and declared independence
from Mexico
President Polk pushes to annex Texas and
leads US to Mexican American War
Impact
By 1830, Mexican government passed laws
against any further immigration
in the area
General Santa Ana attacked the Alamo and
defeats Texans
US declines to annex Texas to avoid war with
Mexico
The treaty to end the war gives half of
Mexico to US
Who does the chart show was the biggest supporter of Manifest Destiny and acquiring more
US territory?
A. Stephen Austin
B. General Santa Ana
C. Guadalupe Hidalgo
D. President Polk