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America annexes Texas
America accepts Texas as a state in 1845 because Texas wanted to be admitted into the United States after it gained its independence from Mexico. -
Alaskan Purchase
America purchased Alaska for $7.2 million to acquire more land. They were expanding and saw the opportunity to get Alaska. -
Italy claimed Eritrea
Italy claimed all of Eritrea in Africa because they wanted access to its coast. -
Japan annexes Korea
In 1910 Japan annexed Korea during World War I because they had little resources such as land and raw materials, and they needed more so they went to Korea.