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Yes, a key goal of the Spanish in their destruction of Fort Caroline was to eliminate French influence in Florida, as the fort was established by French Huguenots seeking to expand their territory in the New World. The Spanish, led by Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, aimed to assert their dominance in the region and secure their claims against rival European powers. Additionally, destroying the fort was part of a broader strategy to consolidate Spanish control over North America and protect their existing settlements.

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