Land acquired by Mexico in 1848 (CANCUN)
land acquired to make traveling west easier
President Polk
Thomas Jefferson approved purchase of $15 million
from France
acquired by President Polk in 1845
Land won by the US in the Mexican-American War
Treaty with Great Britain
Adams-Onis Treaty 1819
From Spain
"54' 40' or fight" US gains this territory in 1846
US annexes from Texas/Mexico
Purchased from Mexico in 1853
1803