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Narvaez explored what is now known as the state of Florida. Narvaez had a crew of 600 men from Spain, Portugal and Italy.
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
The US aquired the state of Florida from Spain in the US-Spain treat of 1819 which came into affect in 1821.
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Britain did not obtain Florida. Americans obtained it from Spain for 15 millon dollars by treaty with Spain after victory in war: i got my information from my home schooling program monarch.aop.com :) hope this helps
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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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Narvaez explored what is now known as the state of Florida. Narvaez had a crew of 600 men from Spain, Portugal and Italy.
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.
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.
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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
Spain, France, England
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