<span>The Lone Star Republic. At the time Spain granted independence to Mexico in 1821, the land now comprising the state of Texas was very sparsely populated. The Mexican government actually encouraged the settlement of the area by American pioneers.
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The dedicated patron of the arts who made the Italian city-state of Mantua a center of learning and was considered a "Renaissance woman" was A) Isabella d'Este. She was also noted for her fashion style, which was copied by many French and Italian woman and many men revered her for a being a strong female figure.
The correct answer is A, Stock prices would decline and investors would lose money.
