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The United States stood to gain the most from Pinckney's Treaty in 1795. The treaty, negotiated with Spain, secured important concessions such as free navigation of the Mississippi River and the right to deposit goods in the port of New Orleans. These provisions greatly benefited American farmers and traders, who relied on these waterways for transportation and access to international markets.
1778. Though in 1795, Pinckney's Treaty with Spain allowed America to travel freely on the Mississippi
Pinckney's Treaty of 1795 was between the United States and Spain. The treaty allowed Americans to travel freely along the Mississippi river. It also settled any boundary disputes between the United States and Spain.
Spain gained up to $5,000,000 in monies paid to US citizens who had claims for damages against Spain. She also gained undisputed claim to California and Texas and the area between them.
The Mexican Cession was the result of a war caused by the Americans attempting to gain Mexico's land. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo marked the peace. It was in 1848 that the United States gained 500,000 square miles, increasing the size of the U.S by 25%. The Senate ratified the treaty in March of 1848. The states of California, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, most of Arizona were formed from this land.