What led to the acquisition of Florida for the United States?

Spanish minister Do Luis de Onis and U.S. Secretary of State Adams sign the Laflorida Purchase Treaty or charter, in which Spain agrees to give old state province of Florida to the United States.

Answered by baybay5010 | 2024-06-10

The United States acquired Florida through the Adam-Onís Treaty signed in 1819, where Spain ceded the territory to the U.S. in exchange for settling claims and defining borders. This acquisition was motivated by U.S. interests in expanding territory and enhancing security from Native American conflicts. The treaty was ratified in 1821, leading to Florida's status as a territory and later state.
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Answered by baybay5010 | 2025-06-12