For how many years was texas its own country?

The idea of manifest destiny simply stated it was america's destiny to expand from the atlantic ocean to the pacific. the word "destiny" implies an idea that it was within our rights as a nation to expand. in a paragraph of 125+ words, explain what could be wrong with that idea.

What do the tuareg culture and the candomblé faith have in common? a. both originated in the south pacific. b. both appropriated cultural traditions from multiple sources. c. both developed close ties with the catholic church. d. both have a long history of religious persecution.

Briefly explain one result of either louis napoleon's or otto von bismarck's policies that is not mentioned directly in the speech.