What is the most populous US state?
California is the most populous US state, with about 39 million people.
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- What does "Six Flags Over Texas" mean?
“"Six Flags Over Texas" refers to the six countries that have ruled Texas: Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederacy, and the United States.”
Reference: Texas State Library and Archives Commission
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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.
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.