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The Spanish and Portuguese Empires
Spain would claim Florida from the early 16th
century until they lost it to the British in 1763 in
the fallout of the 7 Year’s War. Spain would gain
back Florida in 1783 after the American
Revolution and remain there until it was sold to
the United States in 1821 as part of the 1819 -
Louisiana purchase
The Louisiana Purchase had a profound impact on the growth and development of the United States, paving the way for westward expansion and the exploration of new territories. -
THE NEUTRAL GROUND
The Neutral Ground, also known as the Neutral Strip or No Man's Land, was a disputed territory between Spanish Texas and the United States' Louisiana Purchase. This area was established in 1806 to prevent armed conflict between Spain and the United States, who could not agree on the boundary between their territories. -
Father Jose Maria Morelos, a new rebel leader
Father José María Morelos was indeed a significant figure in the Mexican War of Independence. After the capture and execution of Miguel Hidalgo in 1811, Morelos emerged as a new leader of the rebellion against Spanish rule. -
Casas Revolt in Texas & Father Hidalgo’s Fall
Hidalgo was captured and then executed on March
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Battle of Medina
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French Pirates & Galveston Island
The flag of the United Provinces of New Granada,
which was later adopted and used by Jean Lafitte
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Champ d’Aisle
Champ d'Asile depicted on a map of the Republic of
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ADAMS-ONIS TREATY
The Adams-Onís Treaty, also known as the Transcontinental Treaty, was signed on February 22, 1819, between the United States and Spain. This treaty had several significant outcomes like Cession of Florida, Boundary Definition, and Claims Resolution. -
MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE!
February 24, 1821, marks the proclamation of the Plan of Iguala, a pivotal document in the Mexican War of Independence. This plan outlines the independence of Mexico as a constitutional monarchy, and equality for all social and ethnic groups.