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8 Cards in this Set
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13 Colonies |
Acquired 1776. Won American Revolution against Britain, signed Treaty of Paris of 1783- Freedom from British rule. Political, Economic, Social |
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Florida Territory |
1819 From Spain, from Adams-Onis treaty, for protection, security, and territory. Political, Social. |
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Original United States |
1783 Won American Revolution against Britain, signed Treaty of Paris of 1783- Freedom from British rule. Political, Economic, Social |
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Louisiana Purchase |
1803 From France- Thomas Jefferson Bought it- wanted port of New Orleans/ Mississippi River and land for farming. Political, Economic, Social |
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Texas Annexation |
1845 From the Republic of Texas- asked to be annexed (Manifest Destiny) Political |
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Oregon Territory |
1846 Manifest Destiny; made agreement with Britain with the 49° N line. Good farming land. Political, Economic, Social |
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Mexican Cession |
1848 Won United States- Mexican War, signed Treaty of Guadalupe Hildago, achieved Manifest Destiny. Political |
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Gadsden Purchase |
1853 Bought from Mexico to build railroad. Economic |
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