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The nickname that the Texas Rangers earned during the Mexican-American War for their actions is "Los Diablos Tejanos" (translated as "The Texan Devils").
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Texas claimed the Rio Grande River as its southern border. But Mexico disputed this and wanted the border at the Nueces River, which would have given Mexico more land based on the border agreement between Texas and Mexico.
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Most Texans favored annexation and supported the idea of states' rights because if the U.S. annexed Texas, it would:
- Provide economic relief from the significant debt incurred during the Texas Revolution and the establishment of the Republic of Texas.
- Offer protection from potential further hostilities with Mexico.
- Enhance the stability and security of the region by being part of a larger, more powerful nation.
- Improve opportunities for trade and development by being connected to the U.S. market.
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