Mexican independence from Spain meant the opening of

a
trade between the U. S. and Santa Fe
b
the end of American colonization in the Southwest.
c
hostilities between Mexico and Texas settlers.
d
hostilities with Spain over Florida.

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the fact that could also be added to column b is that during world war ii, specifically between the years 1941 and 1945, japan expanded its territory towards the indonesian territory in what was known later as part of the "pacific war". in that time, japan could conquer the philipines, singapore,   borneo, central java, malang, cebu, sumatra and various other islands of the area, therefore expanding its territory for a brief period of time.

c. archbishop desmond tutu promoted the acknowledgement of the rights of black africans and expose human rights abuses.

d. leader haile selassie modernized african society through the institution of progressive social, economic, and educational reforms.