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US becomes a independent country. We gain land west of Mississippi River. Signing to become independent.
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The Northwest Territory was gained. There was no slavery in this territory. It was owned by the US.
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Washington decides to stay neutral. The US was too young and weak to go to war.
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Indians leave Ohio. We gained land in Ohio.
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France gained LA from Spain. US needed access to New Orleans. Napoleon offered LA for $15m. Doubled the size of country.
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No more Britain on our frontier. No land changed hands.
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This Treaty set the Northern Boudary with Canada. Did not touch Oregon.
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US buys Florida. Sets the boundaries with Spanish Territories. Started to claim land in Pacific Northwest.
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Cherokee nation ceded its territory in the southwest and ageed to move west to the Indian Territory. This was questionably made.
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Texas Gains Independence. Sam Houston first president. Texas asks for statehood from president Jackson. 1845 gains statehood.
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England wants 42 parallel. US wants 54 40 parallel. Deal was made 49 parallel.
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American wants to buy California. Polks offer $25 million. This offer was rejected by Mexico.
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Fighting to get California. General Winfield Scott takes Mexico City.
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American gets land. US pays $15 million.
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Outlaw slavery in Mexican Cession. This passed the house, but failed the senate.
