USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The United States has acquired new island territories through cession, purchase, and occupation, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Briefly describe how the United States acquired the land indicated by the number 1. The US acquired the land indicated by the Louisiana Purchase by buying it from France. They bought it by paying them 15 million dollars.

Detailed explanation-3: -treaty between the United States and Spain in 1819. According to the terms of this treaty Spain yielded Florida to the United States in exchange for the US paying off $5 million in settlers claims against Spain. The US also agreed to honor Spain’s claim to Texas.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gaining control of Florida for the United States would mean gaining control of the Mississippi River. That was an important route for trade. At the same time, Britain also wanted to regain control of Florida. Finally in 1821, the United States was successful in purchasing Florida from Spain.