feb 22, 1819 - Adams Onis Treaty

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Description - Also known as the Transcontinental Treaty or the Florida Purchase treaty. This agreement was between the U.S. and Spain.

Causes - The United States wanted to define the boundary between New Spain and the States.

Historical impact - This was vital to the new nations security because it pushed the powerful Spanish Empire further away. Also with the border extended to the pacific this opened up more opportunities for interaction.

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