MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
MANIFEST DESTINY
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A narrow strip of land below Arizona purchased from Mexico when the US was seeking a good route for the railroad.
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The name of the Louisiana Territory before it was purchased.
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The store selling western gear next to Banana Republic.
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The independent nation that lasted for 10 years formed when Texas won freedom from Mexico.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Texas’s nickname pays tribute to the Lone Star flag, which was adopted after Texas became independent from Mexico in 1836. Texas was an independent republic for ten years before accepting annexation to the United States, and the flag reflects the pride and go-it-alone spirit that is still part of the Texas way of life.
Detailed explanation-2: -Texas is called the Lone Star State to represent the long history of independence. In 1836, Texas won independence from Mexico and stood as an independent republic. In 1838, the Texas Senate commissioned a new flag that would symbolize the strong independence of Texas.
Detailed explanation-3: -Americans flocked to Texas, and, led by commander Sam Houston, defeated Santa Anna’s forces. On May 14, 1836, Santa Anna grudgingly recognized Texan independence. On March 1, 1836, while the Battle of the Alamo raged miles away, 59 men signed Texas’s Declaration of Independence.
Detailed explanation-4: -At San Jacinto on April 21, 18 36, a band of Texan volunteers under General Sam Houston defeated the Mexican army, and captured Santa Anna. Texan independence was achieved. An election was held and Sam Houston was chosen president of the “ Lone Star Republic ."