USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Adams–Onís Treaty (Spanish: Tratado de Adams-Onís) of 1819, also known as the Transcontinental Treaty, the Florida Purchase Treaty, or the Florida Treaty, was a treaty between the United States and Spain in 1819 that ceded Florida to the U.S. and defined the boundary between the U.S. and New Spain.

Detailed explanation-2: -Minister Onís and Secretary Adams reached an agreement whereby Spain ceded East Florida to the United States and renounced all claim to West Florida. Spain received no compensation, but the United States agreed to assume liability for $5 million in damage done by American citizens who rebelled against Spain.

Detailed explanation-3: -Signed in 1819 by John Quincy Adams and Luis de Onís, the Adams-Onís Treaty between the United States and Spain gave Florida to the U.S. and established the Sabine River as the border between the U.S. and New Spain.

Detailed explanation-4: -After months of negotiations, the Adams-Onís Treaty was signed on February 22, 1819. In the treaty Spain gave East and West Florida to the United States, and the United States agreed to assume claims by citizens of the United States against Spain.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Adams-Onis Treaty was important because it gave the United States control over both Florida and Oregon. It also helped establish America as a legitimate colonial power.