History of the United States I / Unit 11 USH1 1509 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Adams-Onís Treaty
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The idea
Spain could barely control Florida by eighteen nineteen, the territory being sparsely populated by Spanish colonists and far from both Mexico City and Madrid.
In practice
Andrew Jackson pursuing Creek and Seminole raiders across the international border in March eighteen eighteen.
Where people slip
U.S. troops executed two British citizens accused of acting against the United States, and Spain demanded withdrawal.
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