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Treaty of Paris
US becomes a independent country. We gain land west of Mississippi River. Signing to become independent. -
NorthWest Ordinance
The Northwest Territory was gained. There was no slavery in this territory. It was owned by the US. -
Neutrality Proclamation
Washington decides to stay neutral. The US was too young and weak to go to war. -
Treaty of Greenville
Indians leave Ohio. We gained land in Ohio. -
Lousiana Purchase
France gained LA from Spain. US needed access to New Orleans. Napoleon offered LA for $15m. Doubled the size of country. -
Treaty Ghent
No more Britain on our frontier. No land changed hands. -
Treaty of 1818
This Treaty set the Northern Boudary with Canada. Did not touch Oregon. -
Florida Purchase Treaty
US buys Florida. Sets the boundaries with Spanish Territories. Started to claim land in Pacific Northwest. -
Treaty of New Echota
Cherokee nation ceded its territory in the southwest and ageed to move west to the Indian Territory. This was questionably made. -
Battle of SanJacinto
Texas Gains Independence. Sam Houston first president. Texas asks for statehood from president Jackson. 1845 gains statehood. -
Settling Oregon Dispute
England wants 42 parallel. US wants 54 40 parallel. Deal was made 49 parallel. -
California
American wants to buy California. Polks offer $25 million. This offer was rejected by Mexico. -
Mexican War
Fighting to get California. General Winfield Scott takes Mexico City. -
Treaty of Guadalupe
American gets land. US pays $15 million. -
Having New Territory
Outlaw slavery in Mexican Cession. This passed the house, but failed the senate.
