What was a "filibustering" during Walker's time?
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Unauthorized military expedition to establish colonies
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Answer
During Walker's time, filibustering was an unauthorized military expedition to establish colonies. This was done in order to gain control of territory or resources. In Walker's case, he led an expedition to Nicaragua in order to establish a new colony for the United States. However, the expedition was unsuccessful and Walker was captured and executed by the Nicaraguan government.
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