Because it could. These countries (Baltic States) have strategic value because of their location (ports, places for airports). Also the governing ideology in the SU that time was a communism which supported a global revolution, uniting the whole world under in a communist utopia.
To protect them from being recognized.
<span>García López de Cárdenas was the first European to see the Grand Canyon</span>
To increase Austin's influence and populations, the Government of Texas back then created a very unique offer.
They offer a very cheap and affordable lands grants to the people that wanted to settle in the region
Many people saw this as an opportunity for a better life and decided to bring their whole family there
Calvin Coolidge! hope this helps!