Historical Events tagged with "luis de onís"
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Politics & Government
Spain Cedes Florida to the United States
July 17th, 1821 203 years ago
The Kingdom of Spain formally ceded the territory of Florida to the United States under the Adams-Onís Treaty. Signed by Spanish Minister Luis de Onís and U.S. Secretary of State John Quincy Adams, this agreement transferred control of the region amidst rising American interests and the desire for territorial expansion. The treaty aimed to resolve ongoing border disputes and conflicts over territory. It marked a significant shift in power dynamics in North America, as the U.S. expanded its territory further south.
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