Westward Expansion

By Jacobbutfiloski
  • Treaty of Paris in 1783 returns Florida to Spanish control.

    Treaty of Paris in 1783 returns Florida to Spanish control.

  • American Settlers Begin to Move Into West Florida

    American Settlers Begin to Move Into West Florida

  • Americans in West Florida Rebel Against Spain

    Americans in West Florida Rebel Against Spain

    The Americans in West Florida declare independance from Spain. President Madison uses this incident to take Florida because the spanish government was weak.
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    Florida Acquisition

  • Andrew Jackson seizeds the Spanish forts at Pensacola and St. Marks

    Andrew Jackson seizeds the Spanish forts at Pensacola and St. Marks

    This attack happened in the Georgia-Florida border, causing bad relations with Spain.
  • The U.S. Pays $5 Million Due to the Damage Done by the U.S. Citizens.

    The U.S. Pays $5 Million Due to the Damage Done by the U.S. Citizens.

  • Transcontinental Treaty is ratified

    Transcontinental Treaty is ratified