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Who was the first to use the term 'Manifest Destiny'?
Who was the first to use the term 'Manifest Destiny'?
Why was President Martin Van Buren hesitant to annex Texas?
Why was President Martin Van Buren hesitant to annex Texas?
What was one reason Congress did not favor the annexation of Texas initially?
What was one reason Congress did not favor the annexation of Texas initially?
What event led to Mexico recognizing Texas's independence?
What event led to Mexico recognizing Texas's independence?
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What was a major concern voiced by those against annexing Texas?
What was a major concern voiced by those against annexing Texas?
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What was one of the reasons opponents of Texas annexation were concerned about?
What was one of the reasons opponents of Texas annexation were concerned about?
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How did proponents of Texas annexation use Manifest Destiny as a justification?
How did proponents of Texas annexation use Manifest Destiny as a justification?
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Why did Great Britain oppose the annexation of Texas by the United States?
Why did Great Britain oppose the annexation of Texas by the United States?
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What method did President Polk use in an attempt to resolve the border disputes between the United States and Mexico?
What method did President Polk use in an attempt to resolve the border disputes between the United States and Mexico?
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Which treaty established the United States/Mexico border at the Rio Grande and led to the acquisition of additional territories by the United States?
Which treaty established the United States/Mexico border at the Rio Grande and led to the acquisition of additional territories by the United States?
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In what year did the United States finally annex Texas?
In what year did the United States finally annex Texas?
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Why did President Andrew Jackson and President Martin Van Buren initially reject annexing Texas?
Why did President Andrew Jackson and President Martin Van Buren initially reject annexing Texas?
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What advantage did Texans hope to gain by being annexed to the United States?
What advantage did Texans hope to gain by being annexed to the United States?
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Which concept motivated American expansion from sea to shining sea during the 19th century?
Which concept motivated American expansion from sea to shining sea during the 19th century?
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What strategic reason led President John Tyler to annex Texas in 1845?
What strategic reason led President John Tyler to annex Texas in 1845?
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