Mexico wanted to settle Texas itself, as it was worried about the French presence in the neighboring Louisiana - a settled Texas could work as a "border" between the two". In 1821, when Mexico became independent, it encouraged US-Americans to settle is, as their objective was increased settlement in the area (but not by French).
Japan invested its newfound financial growth into institution such as education and not military resulting in it taking a lead in technology 20 years later.
I would go with the english were not concerned with height.
The Red River serves as Oklahoma's southern border. The Red River is a major tributary of the Mississippi and Atchafalaya Rivers.
