12.3 FLASHCARDZEZ

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What is the Adams-Onis Treaty?

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An agreement between the United States and Spain in 1819 that defined the western boundary of the United States and ceded Florida to the United States.

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When was the Adams-Onis Treaty signed?

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February 22, 1819

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Which two countries were involved in the Adams-Onis Treaty?

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United States, Spain

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What was the main purpose of the Adams-Onis Treaty?

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To define the boundary between the United States and Spanish Florida.

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Who were the negotiators of the Adams-Onis Treaty?

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John Quincy Adams and Luis de Onís

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What were the territorial changes resulting from the Adams-Onis Treaty? Options: Spain ceded California to the United States and defined the boundary between the United States and New Spain (Mexico)., Spain ceded Louisiana to the United States and defined the boundary between the United States and New Spain (Mexico)., Spain ceded Texas to the United States and defined the boundary between the United States and New Spain (Mexico)., Spain ceded Florida to the United States and defined the boundary between the United States and New Spain (Mexico).

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Spain ceded Florida to the United States and defined the boundary between the United States and New Spain (Mexico).

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Which country ceded Florida to the United States through the Adams-Onis Treaty?

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Spain

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What was the significance of the Adams-Onis Treaty?

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It defined the boundary between the United States and Spanish Florida and allowed the United States to acquire Florida from Spain.

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How did the Adams-Onis Treaty impact the United States?

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The Adams-Onis Treaty resulted in the United States acquiring Florida and establishing its western boundary.

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Why is the Adams-Onis Treaty important in American history?

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It resolved territorial disputes between the United States and Spain, leading to the acquisition of Florida by the United States.