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The Philippines had been a Spanish Colony for about 300 years when the US purchased it at the end of the Spanish American War. Twenty million was not a trivial sum in 1898 and even in 2010 it is more then pocket change.
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What states the US acquired in the 1840s?
Florida was ceded to the US by Spain in 1819. It was not really bought, but the US government paid 5 million dollars to US citizens who had claims against Spain that were connected to the lack of government in Florida.
Why was the Louisiana territory valuable?
Exploring the Louisiana territory was important for the us because they had to know what was in the territory that president Thomas Jefferson had purchased. They hadto know who was living there and what kind of resources they had
What Asian republic was named after King Philip of Spain?
The Philippines.
Nation ruled by ferdinand and Isabella?
Spain
What European nation explored the Southwest part of America Spain France England or Russia?
Spain did
In 1898 the US bought what Asian nation from Spain for 20 million?
None. At the time the sale was negotiated the Philippines was not a nation at all. It was a Spanish Colony in the Pacific Ocean.
What is The only Asian nation colonized by Spain and the US?
The Phillipines.
In 1819 the US bought Florida from Spain for a sum of?
$5 million
Are Spain and Barcelona the same thing?
Spain is a nation. Barcelona is a city in the nation of Spain.
Which European country has the largest area of growing vines?
It is Spain, which has over 1.16 million hectares under vine.Spain
Is Sri Lanka in Spain?
Sri lanka is a Asian country. it is not in spain.
What nation is Spain in?
Spain is a country in Europe.
What were effects of the civil war on the nation's economy?
The nation was starting out becoming a economic power house. We bought the majority of our weapons from England, Spain, and France. Doing this provided a great economy for the nations selling and us.
What nation did the US acquired territory from?
We bought the plains area from France, but we also got land from Spain ( Florida) and Russia (Alaska). California was gotten from Mexico.
What states the US acquired in the 1840s?
Florida was ceded to the US by Spain in 1819. It was not really bought, but the US government paid 5 million dollars to US citizens who had claims against Spain that were connected to the lack of government in Florida.
What is the nation between France and Spain?
the contry in between Spain and France is a tiny nation called andorra.
Is Spain a continent or state?
Spain is a country, or a nation state.
