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What was the Webster Ashburton Treaty?
What was the Webster Ashburton Treaty?
- A treaty in 1842 that set a firm northern border between USA and Canada (correct)
- A purchase of lands from France in 1803
- A treaty in 1819 that ceded Florida to the U.S.
- A treaty recognizing US independence from Great Britain
What did the Adams-Onis Treaty accomplish?
What did the Adams-Onis Treaty accomplish?
- It ceded Florida to the U.S. (correct)
- It established the border at the 49th parallel.
- It recognized US independence from Great Britain.
- It set borders between the U.S. and Canada.
What significant event occurred in 1845 concerning Texas?
What significant event occurred in 1845 concerning Texas?
The Independent Republic of Texas became the 28th official state in the United States.
What was the Gadsden Purchase?
What was the Gadsden Purchase?
What is the Mexican Cession?
What is the Mexican Cession?
What was the Louisiana Purchase?
What was the Louisiana Purchase?
What did the Treaty of Paris 1783 accomplish?
What did the Treaty of Paris 1783 accomplish?
What were the original 13 states?
What were the original 13 states?
What did the Convention of 1818 establish?
What did the Convention of 1818 establish?
What was the Oregon Treaty?
What was the Oregon Treaty?
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Treaty Summaries
- Webster Ashburton Treaty: Established a definitive northern boundary between the United States and Canada in 1842.
- Adams-Onis Treaty: In 1819, this agreement between the United States and Spain led to the cession of Florida to the U.S.
- Gadsden Purchase: In 1853, the U.S. acquired southern parts of Arizona and New Mexico to facilitate railroad construction.
Territorial Expansions
- Annexation of Texas: In 1845, the Independent Republic of Texas was incorporated as the 28th state of the United States.
- Mexican Cession: Following the war with Mexico, significant Mexican territories were surrendered to the U.S. in 1848.
- Louisiana Purchase: Acquired in 1803, this significant land purchase from France for $15 million included territories west of the Mississippi River and east of the Rocky Mountains.
Foundational Agreements
- Treaty of Paris 1783: Marked the conclusion of the Revolutionary War, recognizing U.S. independence and ceding territory east of the Mississippi River to the United States.
- Original 13 States: Comprised the territories east of the Appalachian Mountains, originally colonized by British settlers.
- Convention of 1818: This agreement defined borders between the U.S. and Canada along the 49th parallel north latitude.
Key Compromises
- Oregon Treaty: In 1846, this treaty resolved disputes with Britain over the Oregon territory, establishing the border at the 49th parallel.
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