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Which country declared its independence in the early 1820s and looked to increase its foothold in its northern provinces by promising cheap land to settlers coming from the United States?
Which country declared its independence in the early 1820s and looked to increase its foothold in its northern provinces by promising cheap land to settlers coming from the United States?
What was one strategy used by Mexico to increase the population in its northern provinces?
What was one strategy used by Mexico to increase the population in its northern provinces?
What were the requirements imposed on American settlers in Texas by the Mexican authorities?
What were the requirements imposed on American settlers in Texas by the Mexican authorities?
When did the Texans win their independence from Mexico?
When did the Texans win their independence from Mexico?
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Why did some congressmen view the annexation of Texas with fear?
Why did some congressmen view the annexation of Texas with fear?
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Which President supported Manifest Destiny and viewed the acquisition of Texas as inevitable?
Which President supported Manifest Destiny and viewed the acquisition of Texas as inevitable?
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Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny' in a July 1845 magazine article?
Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny' in a July 1845 magazine article?
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What did John O'Sullivan state regarding the annexation of Texas?
What did John O'Sullivan state regarding the annexation of Texas?
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Which land did President Polk want to annex in addition to Texas?
Which land did President Polk want to annex in addition to Texas?
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What conflict was triggered as a result of a border dispute along the Rio Grande?
What conflict was triggered as a result of a border dispute along the Rio Grande?
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