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The annexation of Texas was primarily driven by the desire for westward expansion and the concept of Manifest Destiny, which held that the United States was destined to expand across the continent. After gaining independence from Mexico in 1836, Texas sought to join the U.S. due to economic pressures and security concerns. Political factors, including the influence of pro-annexation leaders and the desire to balance the power between free and slave states, also played a significant role. The annexation was completed in 1845, leading to tensions that contributed to the Mexican-American War.

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