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RCMultiple Choice

Unit Test — Cumulative exam

Question 16 • LHS Oklahoma History

Which territory was gained in 1846 through a treaty with Britain?

Answer
A
the Oregon territory
B
the Florida Cession
C
the Texas Annexation
D
the Gadsden Purchase

Explanation

The United States and Britain settled their competing claims to the Oregon Country in 1846 through a treaty that established the boundary at the 49th parallel. Therefore, the territory gained was the Oregon territory. Florida was ceded by Spain, while Texas was annexed and the Gadsden Purchase was acquired later from Mexico.

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