Question

Which of the following best describes how the boundaries of the United States changed between 1812 and 1821?

A.
The U.S. purchased the Florida Territory from Spain and seven states were admitted into the union.

B.
The Louisiana Territory was purchased from France and four states were admitted into the union.

C.
Alaska was purchased from Russia and the Florida Territory was purchased from Spain.

D.
The Northwest Territory was settled and the Louisiana Territory was purchased from France.

Answer 1

A