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Who was first to serve as President of the United States?

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George Washington.

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Those who supported a Constitution were known as what?

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Federalists.

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Who served as Secretary of the Treasury while Washington was in office?

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Alexander Hamilton.

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Who served as Secretary of State while Washington was in office?

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Thomas Jefferson.

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The _________ was created in response to trying to decide if slaves should be considered when determining population rates.

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Three-Fifths Compromise.

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What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution known as?

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Bill of Rights.

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This movement in 1786 was a response against taxes charged in Massachusetts.

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Shay’s Rebellion.

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How many years is a presidential term?

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4 years.

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Before serving in Washington’s Cabinet, which of the following men served as Ambassador to France?

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Thomas Jefferson.

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_________ was a major issue after the American Revolution and it placed a burden on the new nation.

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Debt.

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During his election, _________ did not receive enough votes from the Electoral College.

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Thomas Jefferson.

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_________ led an expedition that explored the newly purchased Louisiana territory.

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Meriwether Louis.

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Who stressed the concept of a stronger local government as opposed to a bigger federal government?

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Thomas Jefferson.

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What legislation stated that the states had the right to judge whether federal laws agreed with the Constitution?

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Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions.

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As President, he attempted to avoid war with France by sending representatives to Paris.

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John Adams.

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Who avoided war through economic embargoes?

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Thomas Jefferson.

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What allowed settlers to purchase land on credit in the western region of the United States?

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Land Act of 1800.

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_________ served first as Secretary of State, and later he was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

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John Marshall.

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The _________ added to the size of the United States, but it also added debt.

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Louisiana Purchase.

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In 1803, who was sent to Paris to buy New Orleans?

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James Monroe.

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The __________ was issued in 1795 after the United States defeated Native Americans in the Battle of Fallen Timbers.

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Treaty of Greenville.

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Which piece of legislation was issued to keep a balance in the number of slave states that were admitted to the Union?

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The Missouri Compromise.

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Which attack was launched by Tenskwatawa against William Henry Harrison on November 7, 1811?

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Battle of Tippecanoe.

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Who wrote the “Star Spangled Banner”?

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Francis Scott Key.

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__________ was considered a factor in the War of 1812.

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Impressment.

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Many tribal leaders greatly opposed what?

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Assimilation.

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In 1808, he established Prophetstown.

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Tenskwatawa.

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Shortly after the war, which issue became political?

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Slavery.

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The __________ officially recognized the ending of the War of 1812.

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Treaty of Ghent.

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In an attempt to assist with financial issues after the war, Congress did what?

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Created the Second Bank of the United States.

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Which of the following was a challenge initially faced by the pioneers settling the frontier?

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Stark conditions.

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The __________ tried to resolve issues related to the Native Americans and southern boundaries of the United States.

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Pinckney Treaty.

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Who played a significant role in the construction of the Wilderness Road?

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Daniel Boone.

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What led to the acquisition of Florida for the United States?

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Adams-Onis Treaty.

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To give up a territory or relinquish power of a country is to ____?

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Cede.

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36
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Who was the war hero that essentially conquered Florida?

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Andrew Jackson.

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In 1827, they declared themselves an independent nation.

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Cherokee.

38
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Who was President during the acquisition of Florida?

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James Monroe.

39
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Many settlers viewed which of the following groups as competition?

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Africans Americans.

40
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The __________ established guidelines for states to be admitted to the Union.

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Northwest Ordinance of 1787.

41
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__________ was a graduate of Yale University who worked diligently in educational reform.

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Noah Webster.

42
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Who defied British authorities while emigrating from Great Britain to the United States?

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Samuel Slater.

43
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What was a significant factor in the rise of slavery within the United States?

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Cotton gin.

44
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What led to an increase in communication?

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Post office.

45
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__________ were primarily constructed for profit.

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Turnpikes.

46
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This was constructed by cutting through the Cumberland Gap.

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Wilderness Road.

47
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What is the Cumberland Gap?

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The Cumberland Gap is a narrow pass through the long ridge of the Cumberland Mountains, within the Appalachian Mountains, near the junction of the U.S. states of Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee.

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What was run by water power and was highly utilized in the South?

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The cotton gin.

49
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__________ stressed self-reliance, frugality, and industry.

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Republican Virtues.

50
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Which country is credited with originating the Industrial Revolution?

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Great Britain.

51
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Which country was seen as the leader of the Industrial Revolution?

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Great Britain.

52
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This was considered the first attempt by the United States to create a Constitution; however, the document was viewed as weak by some leaders.

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Articles of Confederation.

53
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Which man served as the first Secretary of State under President Washington?

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Thomas Jefferson.

54
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What provided the ability to travel where there was not a natural waterway?

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Canal.

55
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What did the federal government assist in the construction of?

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The Cumberland Gap.

56
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_________ was a pioneer that helped with the construction of the Wilderness Road.

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Daniel Boone.

57
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To blend in with another culture is known as what?

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Assimilation.

58
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Who was the Chief Justice that made ruling in the Marbury vs. Madison?

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John Marshall.

59
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What was issued as a result of the Alien and Sedition Acts and stated that the states had the right to judge whether federal laws agreed with the Constitution?

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Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions.

60
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What was considered the first order of business at the Constitutional Convention?

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Electing a president.

61
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This group was known for supporting the Constitution and desired a strong national government.

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Federalists.

62
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_________ was a graduate of Harvard University. He also served in the American Revolution and was elected as the second President of the United States.

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John Adams.

63
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Who played a significant role in the purchase of Louisiana?

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James Monroe.

64
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Who was responsible for burning Prophetstown, the haven for Native Americans within the Indiana region?

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William Henry Harrison

65
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_________ was the President in office during the Seminole uprisings in Florida.

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James Monroe.

66
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Which group was considered a source of competition by white settlers in the frontier?

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African Americans.

67
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The _________ would eventually serve as the fastest mode of transportation during the 1800s.

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Train.

68
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Who wrote the first American publication of the dictionary?

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Noah Webster.

69
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He served as an advisor to President Jefferson.

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Benjamin Banneker.

70
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What location was the scene of the Seminole uprisings during the 1800s?

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Florida.

71
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Who was the governor of Indiana and was responsible for negotiating the terms in the Treaty of Fort Wayne?

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William Henry Harrison.

72
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_________ was a war chief who assisted his brother in attacking the governor of Indiana.

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Tecumseh.

73
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Who devised a plan to conquer Florida during the early 1800s?

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Andrew Jackson

74
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To give up power or control of a specific issue or location is known as what?

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To cede.

75
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He was a Cherokee leader who devised a unique alphabet.

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Tenskwatawa.

76
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_________ became known as a textile tycoon during the 1800s.

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Samuel Slater.

77
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Who drew up the treaty in 1795 that initially helped resolve issues regarding Florida?

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Thomas Pinckney.

78
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Who was credited with bringing the Industrial Revolution to America?

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Samuel Slater.

79
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The _________ created their own legal system and declared themselves an independent nation in 1827.

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Cherokee.

80
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Which President served in office during the War of 1812?

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James Madison.

81
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What was seen as a significant cause of the War of 1812?

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British Influence.

82
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A(n) _________ was an underlying effect of the War of 1812.

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Economic Depression.

83
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Which of the following officially ended the War of 1812?

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Treaty of Ghent.

84
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The _________ stated the purpose of the Constitution.

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Preamble.

85
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Who served as the first Secretary of the Treasury for the new nation?

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Alexander Hamilton.

86
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_________ served as the first President of the United States and set the two-term precedent.

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George Washington.

87
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He implemented an economic embargo in 1807 in an effort to avoid war.

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Thomas Jefferson.

88
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Who first served as Vice President under George Washington and was later elected President?

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John Adams.

89
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_________ served as Secretary of State during Washington’s administration and was later elected as the third President of the United States.

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Thomas Jefferson.

90
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Through which treaty did the United States officially gain Florida but relinquish parts of Texas?

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Adams-Onis Treaty.

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