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Can usually, but not always, go hand in hand with [[Divided States of America]], [[Oppressive States of America]], and/or [[Invaded States of America]]. Contrast with [[Expanded States of America]], although it is also possible for the US to join with Canada and/or Mexico not because it is empowered, but because it is so weak that it needs to.
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