Explain the process of a stateless nation becoming a nation-state

During the era of european expansion, what was the biggest reason for spain’s push for exploration?

How were the monroe doctrine and the adams-onis treaty similar?

The alamo, davy crockett, and sam houston are most closely associated with a) the texas war for independence. b) the beginnings of the american civil war. c) the acquisition of the the oregon territory. d) the removal of the indians to lands west of the mississippi.