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The initial European power that claimed the Florida peninsula was Spain. Spain ceded it to the United States and it became a state in 1845.
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Juan Ponce de León explored and claimed the state of Florida for Spain in 1513. He was the first European to set foot on the land, which he named "La Florida" due to its lush vegetation and the timing of his arrival during the Easter season, known as "Pascua Florida" in Spanish. Ponce de León's expedition marked the beginning of Spanish interest and colonization in the region.
Florida was a concern to the US following the Napoleonic Wars because it was claimed by Spain and offered excellent access to ports. Florida was passed between Spain and Britain and didn't become a state until 1845.
Narvaez explored what is now known as the state of Florida. Narvaez had a crew of 600 men from Spain, Portugal and Italy.
In the history of the US State of Florida 3 nations claimed it as their territory: 1. Spain 2. Britain 3. United States I left out the Confederate States of America because no nation ever recognized its independence from the USA.
Origin of the Name Florida - Florida was first seen by the Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon on Palm Sunday on April 2, 1513 - he then named the "Pascua de Florida," meaning "Feast of Flowers" and claimed it for Spain
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The Us acquired Florida from Spain.
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