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Florida was not a gift from Spain but was claimed by Spanish explorers in the early 16th century. It became a Spanish colony and was ceded to the United States in 1821 through the Adams-Onís Treaty. This treaty formalized the transfer of Florida from Spain to the U.S. in exchange for the U.S. assuming certain claims and obligations. Thus, while the transition involved diplomatic negotiations, it was not a straightforward gift.

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