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the US gained Florida territory by threatening to police the territory so the Spanish gave it to them.
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Why did the imperialists support the Spanish American war?
To gain more territory for the United States
Why did the unites states make the Gadsden purchase in 1853?
to gain land for a railroad across the continent.
What borders did the US gain when it acquired this territory in 1776?
what borders did the United States gain when it acquired this territory in 1776
How did the US gain the land of Florida?
The United States acquired the territory of Florida when Spain ceded the land through the Florida Purchase Treaty. The treaty was signed by U. S. Secretary of State, John Quincy Adams and Spanish Minister, Do Luis de Onis, in 1819.
Andrew Jackson's military exploits were instrumental in helping the United States gain what?
His exploits in Florida convinced the Spanish that they would be foolish to try to maintain their claims on that territory.
Why did Americans support the war?
To gain more territory for the United States
When did the US gain its freedom?
In 1783, the Treaty of Paris ended the war and recognized the sovereignty of the United States over the territory bounded by what is now Canada to the north, Florida to the south, and the Mississippi River to the west.
What was the British strategy in 1777 to gain control of northern territory?
to control united states.
Why did imperialist support Spanish-American war?
To gain more territory for the United States
Why did many Americans want to gain control of Florida?
Americans wanted to gain control of Florida because it was controlled by Spain and slave ships were brought in. Florida was gained when President Monroe asked Andrew Jackson to look into problems the Georgians had with the Seminole Indians. Jackson invaded Florida & overthrew the Spanish government. Spain then agreed to sell Florida to the United States rather than fight
Why did imperialists support the Spanish-American War?
To gain more territory for the United States
What territory did the US gain in the 1819?
In the year 1819, the US gained the territory known then as Spanish Florida. It was acquired after John Quincy Adams and Spanish minister Do Luis de Onis agreed to the deal and signed the Florida Purchase Treaty.
