Acquisition
Definition
The act of obtaining or gaining possession of something, in this case, the United States obtaining Florida from Spain.
Analogy
Imagine you're at a yard sale and you see a rare comic book that you've been wanting for a long time. You decide to buy it and add it to your collection. This is similar to the United States acquiring Florida from Spain.
Related terms
Treaty: An agreement or contract between two or more countries that outlines certain terms and conditions.
Diplomacy: The practice of conducting negotiations and maintaining relationships between countries.
Territory: A specific area of land that is controlled by a particular country or government.
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