Asked by Keyasia Currie on May 02, 2024
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As part of the Adams-Onis Treaty, the U.S.
A) refused to allow Spain to retain Cuba and Puerto Rico as colonies.
B) allowed Russia to claim all territory in Oregon.
C) gave France the French West Indies in return for the remaining French territories in North America.
D) relinquished all claims to Texas.
Texas Claims
Disputes or assertions made by the state of Texas or its residents, often related to land, resources, or rights.
Adams-Onis Treaty
An agreement between the United States and Spain in 1819 that transferred Florida to the U.S. and defined the boundary between the U.S. and New Spain.
Spanish Colonies
Territories across the Americas, Asia, and Africa that were under Spanish rule from the late 15th to the early 19th centuries, marked by exploration, conquest, and colonization.
- Comprehend the impact of decisions and treaties related to American foreign policy on the country's growth and global connections.
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Tabatha TrumpyMartinezMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Adams-Onis Treaty, also known as the Transcontinental Treaty of 1819, was an agreement between the United States and Spain in which Spain ceded Florida to the U.S. and the U.S. relinquished all claims to Texas, thus defining the boundary between the U.S. and New Spain (now Mexico).
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the impact of decisions and treaties related to American foreign policy on the country's growth and global connections.