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Why were Spanish officials worried about the US claiming territory?
They were worried that the Americans would soon try to have the Spanish territory secede from the remainder of the colony and join with America. This fear was entirely rational considering that Texas (part of Spanish Mexico) actually did exactly that in the 1830s.
What was the oldest Spanish settlement in Florida?
The oldest Spanish Settlement in Florida was St. Augustine.
Why did the Spanish leave Florida to go to Cuba?
Why did the spanish choose to leave florida and live in cuba
How many countries does Florida have?
None. Florida is a state within a country.
What was general andrew jacksons response to the raids on georgia coming from pirates fugitive slaves and native americans in florida?
attacked destroyed their villages and overthrew the spanish governor
Did the Spanish colonize the Americans?
Yes, the Spanish colonized the southwest and Florida.
Who were the first people to settle in Florida and why?
The Spanish were the first European settlers in Florida.
What motive did Americans have for invading WEst Florida in 1818?
To interfere with Spanish trade routes.
Why did many enslaved African Americans flee to Spanish Florida colony?
Because the were allowed to live in Spanish towns as equals
What motive did African Americans have to support the Spanish occupation of Florida?
D: The Spanish offered the slaves the opportunity to own land.
What future state was used as a refuge for runaway slaves and as a staging area for Creek Indian attacks on American settlers?
i believe it's Florida... "The British were angry that Spanish officials tolerated and invited runaway slaves into Florida." (Wikipedia/History of Flordia/Spanish Rule)
How did the Native Americans treat the first traders on the Santa Fe Trail?
They were very unfriendly and harsh. They didn't want Americans passing by their land. Later on, as they got used to it and realized this group of Americans weren't that bad and the Indians began to start trade with the Americans, as well as the Spanish.
Who invaded Spanish East Florida in 1818?
Andrew Jackson gave orders of invasion so it would be the Americans
When did the US get Florida from Spain?
1810 Americans in the West Florida, this part of Florida extended to the Mississippi River had revolted against Spanish rule and asked to become part of the US This is straight out of my text book.
Who were the Timucuas?
Native Americans who formerly inhabited northern Florida. They became extinct in 18th century due to Spanish colonization.
When was Spanish Florida created?
Spanish Florida was created in 1565.
Why were Spanish officials worried about the US claiming territory?
They were worried that the Americans would soon try to have the Spanish territory secede from the remainder of the colony and join with America. This fear was entirely rational considering that Texas (part of Spanish Mexico) actually did exactly that in the 1830s.
