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James K Polk wanted the United States to annex Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Tamaulipas, Coahuila, and Nuevo Leone from Mexico.

Historically, most rebellions against the Central Government came from the north. France also invaded the country for the purpose of acquiring northern wealth. Mexico's population also didn't really move north until the late 19th century with the development of railways into the region and further development.

Had the United States taken the north of Mexico, could the rump nation have ended up being a smaller, more stable, more urbanized, and wealthier polity?
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