Territorial Acquisitions

Louisiana Purchase

Period: Jan 1, 1803 to Dec 31, 1803

Land was purchased from France.

Florida

Period: Jan 1, 1810 to Dec 31, 1819

Florid awas purchased from Spain in pieces. First they gained west Florida in 1810. East florida was purchased in 1819.

Texas

Period: Jan 1, 1845 to Dec 31, 1845

Texas was acquired from Mexico.

Oregon Territory

Period: Jan 1, 1846 to Dec 31, 1846

Oregon was purchased from the British for it fetile soil as well as large trees.

Mexican Cession

Period: Jan 18, 1846 to Dec 31, 1848

Gained from Mexico.

Gadsen Purchase

Period: Jan 1, 1853 to Dec 31, 1853

Purchased from Mexico. Cost 10 million dollars