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The United States acquired Florida from Spain. Spain ceded it to the U.S. by signing the Adams-Otis Treaty in 1819. Indians and escaped slave were using Florida as a base to stage raids on the US territory north of Florida. Spain did not have the resources it would need to stop the raids. so the US sent in an army which took possession of the Spanish fort in Florida and too control of the area. The US Army commander, Andrew Jackson, exceeded his authority and there was an international protest when he arrested the Spanish governor, but Spain was really in a position to do any more than protest and the treaty resulted. The treaty actually ceded some land all the way to West Coast and gave some justification to US later US claims against Mexico.
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The United States acquired Florida from Spain. Spain ceded it to the U.S. by signing the Adams-Otis Treaty in 1819. Indians and escaped slave were using Florida as a base to stage raids on the US territory north of Florida. Spain did not have the resources it would need to stop the raids. so the US sent in an army which took possession of the Spanish fort in Florida and too control of the area. The US Army commander, Andrew Jackson, exceeded his authority and there was an international protest when he arrested the Spanish governor, but Spain was really in a position to do any more than protest and the treaty resulted. The treaty actually ceded some land all the way to West Coast and gave some justification to US later US claims against Mexico.
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∙ 11y agoThe United States acquired Florida from Spain. Spain ceded it to the U.S. by signing the Adams-Otis Treaty in 1819. Indians and escaped slave were using Florida as a base to stage raids on the US territory north of Florida. Spain did not have the resources it would need to stop the raids. so the US sent in an army which took possession of the Spanish fort in Florida and too control of the area. The US Army commander, Andrew Jackson, exceeded his authority and there was an international protest when he arrested the Spanish governor, but Spain was really in a position to do any more than protest and the treaty resulted. The treaty actually ceded some land all the way to West Coast and gave some justification to US later US claims against Mexico.
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What was the Secretary of State who helped acquire Florida for the US?
John Quincy Adams was Secretary of State under Monroe and negotiated this treaty, known as the Adams-Otis treaty.
When did the US acquire the Mexican Cession?
1848
Which of the following possesions did the us acquire first?
Alaska
What territories did the US acquire in 1867?
Alaska
When did the US acquire Hawaii as a Territory?
In 1898 by Act of Congress.
What territory did the US acquire from Spain in 1819?
Florida
From What nation did US acquire Florida?
Spain
How did the U.S acquire the territory of Florida?
The US acquired the territory of Florida from Spain ceding it to the US.
What state did the US acquire during James monroes presidency?
Florida
Was the Secretary of State who helped acquire Florida for the US.?
John Quincy Adams.
Did the US acquire Florida?
On February 22, 1819 after it's Adams-Onís Treaty with Spain.
How did the US acquire Florda?
The US acquired Florida through the Adam-Onis Treaty, this was between Spain and The U.S which was to settle boarder disputes, it gave Florida from Spain to The U.S.
Who was secretary of state who helped acquire Florida for the US?
John Quincy Adams.
What was the Secretary of State who helped acquire Florida for the US?
John Quincy Adams was Secretary of State under Monroe and negotiated this treaty, known as the Adams-Otis treaty.
When did the US acquire West Florida?
About around the time of 1853. Might be exact, might not. Do some research and help Wikianswers out!!! -WikiElki
When did the US acquire Florida?
On February 22, 1819 after it's Adams-Onís Treaty with Spain.
How did the United States acquire Florida-?
The United States required Florida from Spain with the Florida Purchase Treaty.
