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The Spanish encouraged settlement in Florida so they could have a port to transport resources, and so they could have a large fort for protection. Florida is a peninsula, so there was only one land-bound way in, which could be guarded relatively easily.
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∙ 7y agoFlorida had access to the ocean, the area was a good place to plant and grow crops, they claimed the land before the English arrived on the East coast and a colony meant power, money, and possible riches.
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The spanish encouraged settlement in Florida to?
To end the spread of English settlement.
What was the oldest Spanish settlement in Florida?
The oldest Spanish Settlement in Florida was St. Augustine.
What was the first permanent settlement in America?
St. Augustine, Florida; a Spanish settlement.
First permanent european settlement in America?
St. Augustine, Florida, a Spanish settlement.
Which was the religious order associated with the spanish settlement of florida?
The religious order associated with the Spanish settlement of Florida was the Franciscans. The Franciscans were instrumental in establishing missions, converting indigenous people to Christianity, and providing spiritual guidance to the Spanish settlers in Florida.
What was the first Spanish settlement North America?
The first permanent Spanish settlement in North America was St. Augustine in what became Florida. It was established in September of 1565.
Who is the first spanish settlement on north America?
Pensacola, Florida 1559 who cares
Spain's largest settlement in North America?
The first Spanish settlement in North America was Saint Augustine, Florida.
What was a necessary reason to get Jamestown started in 1607?
To discourage Spanish settlement north of Florida.
What were some early explorations of Florida?
the earliest is the settlement of St Augustine in 1565 by the Spanish.
What year was guns in America?
1565- when the Spanish established a settlement at St. Augustine Florida.
How did the French settlement differ from the English and Spanish settlements?
France built its first North American settlement in what is now called Florida.
