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Why did New Mexico, Texas, and California attract expansionists in the 1820s?
They were rich in resources and thinly settled.
The U.S. government had influence over Spain.
Congress had passed new legislation called Manifest Destiny.
The Mexican government did not want to develop these provinces.

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I WILL GIVE MEDAL!!!!!
Why did New Mexico, Texas, and California attract expansionists in the 1820s?
They were rich in resources and thinly settled.
	The U.S. government had influence over Spain.
	Congress had passed new legislation called Manifest Destiny.
	The Mexican government did not want to develop these provinces.

anonymous · Answer

Congress had passed new legislation called Manifest Destiny.