Is Texas the only former republic to join the United States? No, not by a long shot. Let's learn about the former independent countries that joined the union!

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Vowell, S. (2011). Unfamiliar Fishes. New York: Riverhead Books.
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CGP Grey - Can Texas Secede from the Union? -    • Can Texas Secede from the Union?  

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Oklahoma! Title Song (Hugh Jackman) - PlayNowPlayL8tr -    • Oklahoma! Title Song (Hugh Jackman)  
The more you know - Jacob M. -    • The more you know  
South Park Season 13 Episode 11 "Going Native"
Top 5: Kamehameha Blasts - SolarEclipez -    • Top 5: Kamehameha Blasts  

Music Credits -
"Furious Freak" and "Daily Beetle (Edited)" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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