Adams-Onís Treaty
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution, Geography
- Subcategories: Treaties, Agreements, Negotiations
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, American History 1816-1855, Spanish/Portuguese History, Latino History
- Geographical Location: Spain, Washington, D.C.
- Date: February 22, 1819
Article abstract: After Spain cedes Florida to the United States, a definitive western boundary for the Louisiana Purchase territory is established.
Summary of Event
Following the end of the War of 1812, the United States intensified its efforts to resolve long-standing disputes with Spain. Spanish difficulties with the United States had entered a critical new phase during the undeclared naval war with France (1798-1800). As an ally of France at that time, Spain had permitted its ships to assist in ransacking U.S. commerce on the high seas and allowed...
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