Texas Joins US Vocab

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Manifest Destiny is the belief that the US was meant to expand across North America to the Pacific, including Texas.

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the belief that the US was meant to expand across North America to the Pacific, including Texas.

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Political Parties: Groups that help elect officials and influence policies.

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Groups who help elect officials and influence government policies.

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Joint Resolution

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Formal expression of intent

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Convention of 1845

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Convention called by President Jones to consider annexation.

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Texas Admission Act

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the act by which Texas became the 28th state in 1845

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Biennial

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Every 2 years

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Corporations

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Companies that sell shares of ownership to investors to raise money

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Offensive means

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A major troop advance

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Mexican Cession

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Large territory ceded by Mexico to the US after the Mexican-American War.

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Compromise of 1850

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TX ceded claim to New Mexico for $10M, established current borders.