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The U.S. gained this territory by taking matters into their own hands after years and years of watching different tribes and civilizations forming, while the U.S. could be using the land for farming. One man in particular, Andrew Jackson, signed a treaty with Spain and soon enough, the Florida Territory was now a part of the United States.

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How did gaining this territory benefit the U.S.

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How did gaining this territory benefit the U.S.

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The U.S. gained more than just Florida with the Adams-Onis treaty, which was a huge benefit. Spain gave up any claims to Oregon territory, and gave the U.S. parts of Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama. This helped the U.S. gain land, especially with foreign claims being withdrawn from Oregon territory. Also, land equaled power and more land would make the U.S. more powerful.

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What were the costs of gaining this territory for the U.S.?

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What were the costs of gaining this territory for the U.S.?

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Many Native American groups became irritated that the United States was forcing them out of their land in Florida. To rebel many Seminole leaders refused to acknowledge the treaty. This resulted in costly wars for the United States. Not only did it cost the US over 20 million dollars, but it also resulted in the United States military having over 1,500 casualties by the end of the wars.

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How did the original inhabitants resist American expansion?

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How did the original inhabitants resist American expansion?

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The Native Americans vowed that they would fight for their hunting land until every one of them would be dead. They also acknowledged that the Americans had guns and so did they. Some Native Americans stayed in Florida and did not leave

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How did U.S. acquisition of this territory impact those who already lived there?

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How did U.S. acquisition of this territory impact those who already lived there?

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About 4,400 Seminoles were forced out of Florida by American troops. Some managed to stay, but thousands of Seminoles lost their homes and belongings. Also, many people lost their lives when they were forced to march all the way from Florida to what would later be Oklahoma.