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Before Florida became part of the United States, it was inhabited by various Indigenous peoples, including the Timucua, Apalachee, and Seminole tribes. European exploration began in the 16th century, with Spanish explorers like Ponce de León arriving in 1513. Spain established settlements and missions, particularly in the northern and central parts of the peninsula. Florida changed hands between Spain and Britain several times before ultimately becoming a U.S. territory in 1821.

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