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∙ 9y agoSpanish explorers found Florida by accident. They were looking for new trade routes and also the fountain of youth and instead discovered Florida.
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∙ 14y agothey were looking for riches and gold
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∙ 14y agoYes
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Where did the people of the southern colonies come from?
Mostly from Britain, though Florida was settled by Spain.
Which country did the U.S. obtain Florida from?
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
Why did the spanish come to Florida?
Because the Spanish Conquistador Juan Ponce de León went to Florida and wanted to find the Fountain Of Youth that he heard of from other Spanish Conquistadors.
What was the first permanent settlement in America?
St. Augustine, Florida; a Spanish settlement.
What country claimed Louisiana?
Louisiana was originally claimed by the Spanish but was first settled by the French.
What is the proper adjective for Spain explorers settled in Florida?
The Spanish explorers settled in the place we now call Florida.
What European country settled in Florida and southwestern US?
Spanish
Why didn't Spain and France establish colonies in the Americas?
They did. Florida was settled by the Spanish and the first oldest American city is Saint Augustine settled by Spain. They had missions in California. France settled New Orleans along with the Spanish and they were in Canada.
What was the first European fort to be built on north American soil?
St. Augustine, Florida, which was settled by the Spanish, is the oldest.
Where did the spanish settled when the came to Trinidad?
where did the spanish settled in trinidad
Why do some US cities have Spanish names?
Spain settled in Florida and other areas along the Gulf of Mexico and southwestern US.
Which state was founded first Florida or North Carolina?
Florida was a Spanish colony long before Jamestown was settled in 1609. However North Carolina was a state before Florida was purchased by the United States in 1819.
Which European country first settled in Florida?
The Spanish settled here first - in Florida. Around 1513 with the arrival of Ponce De Leon, although he may not have been the first. Although some may argue that VINLAND was settled first somewhere around Nova Scotia, by Leif Erikson - around 970 to 1020 AD. Of course the "Indians" arrived here a LOT earlier. Around 15,000 to 25,000 years earlier, as best we can tell!
What is the first colony in America?
Jamestown, colonized by the British, was the first successful colony in North America.
When was Florida settled?
Florida was the 27th state settled. It was settled on March 3, 1845. I'm doing a Florida state report so trust me mesa noes what I'm talking about written by: Evan loyd
Who settled Florida?
IT was Hary Perlsburg
This North American country was settled by Spain?
Part of Florida was settled by Spain.
