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The Monroe Doctrine

Question 6 • AL-United States History I: Beginnings to the Industrial Revolution A-CR

A reason the US was able to acquire all of Florida in the Adams-Onís Treaty was that it agreed to give up claims on

Answer
A
Mexico.
B
Texas.
C
Oregon Country.
D
Canada.

Explanation

In the Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819, Spain ceded Florida to the United States. In return, the United States gave up its claims to Texas and accepted a boundary that placed Texas under Spanish control. Therefore, the correct choice is Texas.

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