Question

Which of the following was the main reason Spain agreed so readily to sell Florida to the United States after so many years of actively colonizing it? (1 point) Responses Spain needed the money. Spain needed the money. Spain feared a revolt in Florida. Spain feared a revolt in Florida. Spain was busy fighting rebels in Latin America. Spain was busy fighting rebels in Latin America. Spain knew it had a weaker military than the United States.

Answer 1

The main reason Spain agreed so readily to sell Florida to the United States was that **Spain was busy fighting rebels in Latin America**. This conflict made it difficult for Spain to maintain control over Florida and contributed to its decision to sell the territory.