Most Texans hoped the United States would annex Texas due to a combination of economic, political, and social factors. Many settlers in Texas were American transplants who sought the benefits of U.S. citizenship, including access to a stable government, economic opportunities, and protection against potential Mexican aggression. Additionally, the idea of Manifest Destiny fueled the belief that the expansion of the U.S. was both a rightful and inevitable mission, leading many Texans to feel that joining the Union would fulfill this destiny. Lastly, annexation would provide a sense of security and legitimacy to the young Republic of Texas.
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