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Streck-Fu · 05-04-2016, 16:40

Texas fought for and won independence from Mexico in 1836. The US recognized Texas at the time but did not annex it then. Mexico threatened war with the US if they did.
There was an active dispute over some territories that are now part of New Mexico and Colorado that the US eventually helped the Texans secure after the recognized territory of Texas was annexed.

I equate those claiming that the US stole Texas with those claiming all native Indians were peaceful victims of European and American aggression.

05-04-2016, 16:40	#2
Streck-Fu Area Commander Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,086	Texas fought for and won independence from Mexico in 1836. The US recognized Texas at the time but did not annex it then. Mexico threatened war with the US if they did. There was an active dispute over some territories that are now part of New Mexico and Colorado that the US eventually helped the Texans secure after the recognized territory of Texas was annexed. I equate those claiming that the US stole Texas with those claiming all native Indians were peaceful victims of European and American aggression. __________________ Daniel GM1 USNR (RET) Si vis pacem, para bellum
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