Answer:
The expedition was unofficially initiated by the then President of Texas, Mirabeau B. Lamar, in an attempt to gain control over the lucrative Santa Fe Trail and with the ulterior motive to acquire parts of New Mexico for the Texas Republic.
The first one is C and the second one is B.
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The correct answer is: Absolute power. The teachings of Confusius are based on good conduct in life, good government of the State, care for tradition, study and meditation.
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