What is the most populous US state?
California is the most populous US state, with about 39 million people.
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- Was Texas ever its own country?
“Texas was an independent country, the Republic of Texas, from 1836 to 1845 before joining the US.”
Reference: Texas State Library and Archives Commission
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How big is Texas?
Texas is the second-largest US state by both area and population, behind Alaska in area and California in population.
How did the Louisiana Purchase change the size of the US?
In 1803 the US bought the Louisiana Territory from France for about $15 million. The deal roughly doubled the size of the country.