In 1819, Spain ceded Florida to the U.S. for $5 million.
In addition, Spain gave up its claim to the Oregon Territory while the U.S. recognized that Texas belonged to Spain.
Within three decades, in 1845, the U.S. had annexed Texas too.
When did the U.S. acquire Florida?
by Pamela Landy · Filed Under: American History
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