Territories Claimed by England, Spain, Russia, and the U.S. in the 1800s

England (Britain)

• India (East India Company control)
• Egypt (occupied 1882, protectorate 1914)
• Australia (colonized from late 18th century)

Spain

• Cuba (lost 1898 to U.S.)
• Puerto Rico (ceded 1898 to U.S.)
• Philippines (lost 1898 to U.S.)

Russia

• Alaska (sold to U.S. 1867)
• Siberia (expanded control through 19th century)

United States

• Louisiana Purchase (1803, from France)
• Florida (from Spain 1819)
• Texas (annexed 1845)
• Oregon Territory (divided with Britain 1846)
• Mexican Cession (California, Southwest, 1848)