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Question 10 • ELPGEQ3 M/J U.S. History - 2100015 HCPS v24

What was the result of the Adams-Onís Treaty?

Answer
A
The United States gave up claims to the Oregon Country.
B
The United States and Britain settled a Texas border dispute.
C
Spain gave the United States Florida in return for payment.
D
Great Britain gave up claims to the Oregon Country.

Explanation

The 1819 Adams-Onís Treaty settled a dispute between the United States and Spain. Spain ceded Florida to the United States, and the United States agreed to cover up to $5 million in American claims against Spain. Thus, the result was that Spain gave the United States Florida in return for payment.

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