Florida - 1819

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After the Louisiana Purchase, Florida was still controlled by the Spanish. With the invasion of Florida by Andrew Jackson, Spain realized that the Americans were a world power. In the Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819, Spain ceded Florida and gave up claims to the Oregon Country. The United States gave up claims to Texas.

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Library of Congress