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US Winning Land from Spain
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The acquisition of land by the United States from Spain primarily occurred through a series of treaties and agreements during the early 19th century. The most notable event was the Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819, also known as the Transcontinental Treaty, which was negotiated by U.S. Secretary of State John Quincy Adams and Spanish minister Luis de Onís. -
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Under the terms of the treaty, Spain ceded Florida to the United States in exchange for the U.S. government assuming $5 million in outstanding claims by American citizens against Spain. The treaty also established the boundary between Spanish-held territory and the Louisiana Purchase, resolving long-standing border disputes. -
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In addition to the Adams-Onís Treaty, the United States also acquired other territories from Spain through various means, including the annexation of Texas in 1845 and the conclusion of the Mexican-American War in 1848 with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. These events further expanded U.S. territorial holdings at the expense of Spain and its colonial possessions in North America. -
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Overall, the acquisition of land from Spain played a significant role in the expansion of the United States westward and solidified its position as a growing regional power in the Americas.