Why did Spain decided to sell Florida to the US?

Answer 1

It was having a difficult time controling the area which was filling up with escaped slaves, criminals, American settlers and rampaging Indians. As a part of the settelment a clean border was established between Louisiana and Tejas and the US gave up any claim to California. The price was right and the purchase was completed.

Answer 2

A.they wanted to cause it would make them more money and they would be rich!Michell R.

B. The real answer is to prevent the French and the English from gaining a foothold. Jessie M.

Answer 3

They wanted to settle boundary issues from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.

The Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819 settled the boundary disputes between Spain and the U.S. The U.S. promised not to make a claim on Texas. Spain ceded Florida to the U.S., and the two countries agreed upon a border. Spain also gave up claims to the Oregon Territory.

Answer 4

Florida was cut off from the rest of Spanish possessions in North America. It was hard to defend since it had such a long border with the US. It was better to give it up than risk a war.

Answer 5

Spain established a colony in Florida because they wanted to extend their territory.

Answer 6

they got tired of paying all of the bills