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Most of the US Imperial territory was taken from the Spanish in the Spanish-American War in 1898. Some other territories came as a result of negotiations with the other Great Powers and some more territories came as a result of World War II.

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The US gained much of its present day lands through various acquisitions with several countries including Russia, England, Spain, France and Mexico.

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Who did the US acquire the Louisiana Territory?

France


How did the US acquire the Louisana territory?

They purchased it from France.


What major territory did us acquire in 1867?

ALASKA.


How did the U.S acquire the territory of Florida?

The US acquired the territory of Florida from Spain ceding it to the US.


Why and how did Oregon acquire their territory?

In 1846 Britain agreed for the US to take control of the territory


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


What year did the US acquire Hawaii?

In 1898 as a Territory by Act of Congress.


What was one US Territory the US did not acquire as a result of the Spanish American War?

American Samoa.


Did thomas Jefferson acquire the Louisiana territory for the us?

He did indeed- paid 15 million dollars for this territory in 1803.


What territory did US acquire during the Spanish-American war?

They still hold Guam and Puerto Rico as US Territories.


Which territory did the US acquire first?

Louisiana Territory was purchased in 1803. Florida Territory was purchased in 1821, California, New Mexico and Arizona Territory followed with the Mexican American War. Alaska in 1867.