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France sold the northwest as part of the Louisiana Purchase, Mexico sold Texas to California, and Russia had prior ownership to Alaska.

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Q: Where did the US acquire most of its western territory?
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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 is the most western part in the US in the pacific ocean?

Hawaii is the westernmost US State but Guam is the westernmost US Territory.


Which Territory shares its western border with the US?

Yukon Territory


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.


Which territory shares its western border with the US of Canada?

Yukon Territory