the power they had... duhhh
You can look at Wikipedia for a list and boundary definitions of territorial claims on the Antarctic continent: http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_claims_of_AntarcticaOn that page, you can see that countries have claimed over 75% of the continent leaving nearly 25% of it unclaimed. Also note that many claims overlap each other.Note, however, that The Antarctic Treaty specifically discounts all territorial claims on the continent.
Gibraltar's territorial waters are demarcated by a boundary extending three nautical miles from the coastline of the British Overseas Territory. This area includes the waters surrounding the Rock of Gibraltar and is subject to British sovereignty. The territorial waters are often a point of contention between the UK and Spain, as Spain claims sovereignty over Gibraltar but does not recognize the UK's territorial claims in the surrounding waters.
In the Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819, the United States acquired Florida from Spain in exchange for relinquishing its claims to Texas. The treaty formalized the border between the U.S. and Spanish territories, which helped to resolve long-standing disputes and solidify U.S. territorial expansion. By ceding claims to Texas, the U.S. aimed to strengthen its position in the southern region while gaining control over Florida.
Gave them over 12 million dollars.
The term "claims" can refer to various contexts, such as territorial disputes, historical grievances, or sovereignty issues. For example, in the context of territorial claims in the South China Sea, China, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia assert rights over various parts of the region. Similarly, in the context of historical claims, nations may seek recognition for past injustices or territorial rights. Without specific context, it's challenging to pinpoint which four nations are being referred to.
Several European nations had overlapping claims on territories. The Spanish were given Florida from the French, then got into a territorial dispute with Britain, turning over the land in the Pinkney Treaty of 1795. Louisiana was given to the Spanish by the British, then the French took possession of the land. It was about to become the permanent property of Spain, but Thomas Jefferson beat them to the claim by working out a deal with France for the Louisiana Purchase.
Jefferson conceived and ordered the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase. Additionally, Jefferson wished to validate US territorial claims, as purchased from France, over prospective claims by Spain.
The Florida Cession, also known as the Adams-Onís Treaty, was purchased from Spain in 1819 for $5 million. Negotiated by U.S. Secretary of State John Quincy Adams, the treaty resolved territorial disputes between the U.S. and Spain and ceded Florida to the United States. In return, the U.S. agreed to assume $5 million in claims by American citizens against Spain, solidifying American control over Florida and establishing boundaries for westward expansion. The treaty was ratified in 1821, officially transferring Florida to the U.S.
The peace treaty that ended the French and Indian War was the Treaty of Paris, signed in 1763. This treaty marked the conclusion of hostilities between Britain and France and significantly altered territorial claims in North America, with Britain gaining control over Canada and Florida.
Spain established territorial claims by sending Christopher Columbus to claim land for the Spain.
It confirmed the acquisition of Florida by the US and fixed a boundary line between the US and the Spanish Vice-royalty of New Spain, which would shortly become Mexico. It also defined the Louisiana Purchase conflicts with Spain and included relinquishing certain claims that were settled in Spain's favor over disputed borders of Texas. The cost was $5 million and was completed in 1819.
When Spain had control of Florida, the Americans sent Andrew Jackson to stop Spain from attacking, instead, he took full control of Florida and Spain gave it over the USA in a treaty.