Answer:

annexation

Answer	Crossword Clue
ANNEXATION	Forced takeover, at times
ANNEXATION	Attachment
ANNEXATION	Act of taking possession of.

ANNEXATION	Event for Texas, Dec. 29, 1845.
ANNEXATION	Empire-builder's goal
ANNEXATION	Texas event of 1845
ANNEXATION	Event re Texas: 1845
ANNEXATION	Takeover

Crossword

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