What was a main outcome of the Adams-Onís Treaty?
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The question is asking for the primary consequences or results that emerged from the Adams-Onís Treaty, which was an agreement between the United States and Spain in 1819. This treaty is significant in terms of territorial changes and diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Answer
Ceded Florida to the US and established the US-Mexico boundary.
The Adams-Onís Treaty ceded Florida to the United States and established the boundary between the United States and New Spain.
Answer for screen readers
The Adams-Onís Treaty ceded Florida to the United States and established the boundary between the United States and New Spain.
More Information
The treaty is also known as the Transcontinental Treaty and it greatly influenced the territorial expansion of the United States.
Tips
confusion between the multiple outcomes of the treaty such as recognizing Spanish sovereignty over Texas vs. the ceding of Florida
Sources
- Adams-Onís Treaty | The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and ... - okhistory.org
- Adams–Onís Treaty - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Adams-Onís Treaty | Bullock Texas State History Museum - thestoryoftexas.com
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