Question

1. to exit the underground storage area, drag and drop the sign that describes each land acquisition to its correct location. this acquisition gave the u.s. control of the mississippi river and the port of new orleans. this acquisition led to an extensive campaign of resistance from the seminoles. a battle occurred at the alamo over part of this territory. the united states signed a treaty with great britain to obtain this territory. the territory became a part of the united states after war with mexico.

Explanation:

1. Location A (Northwest Territory): The U.S. gained this area via the Treaty of 1818 with Great Britain, setting the border with Canada.
2. Location B (Louisiana Purchase): This 1803 acquisition from France gave the U.S. control of the Mississippi River and New Orleans.
3. Location C (Texas): The Battle of the Alamo (1836) was a key conflict during Texas's fight for independence from Mexico, before it joined the U.S.
4. Location D (Mexican Cession): This large territory was ceded to the U.S. in 1848 after the Mexican-American War.
5. Location E (Florida): The U.S. acquired Florida in 1819, which led to the Seminole Wars as the Seminole people resisted displacement.

Answer:

• A: The United States signed a treaty with Great Britain to obtain this territory
• B: This acquisition gave the U.S. control of the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans.
• C: A battle occurred at the Alamo over part of this territory.
• D: This territory became a part of the United States after war with Mexico.
• E: This acquisition led to an extensive campaign of resistance from the Seminoles.