Question

How did Spain’s refusal to destroy Negro Fort affect Florida?
(1 point)
Responses

It led to General Jackson’s troops’ first invasion of the territory.
It led to General Jackson’s troops’ first invasion of the territory.

It gave the Seminoles an empowered stance against the United States.
It gave the Seminoles an empowered stance against the United States.

It showed that Spain did not view General Jackson as a significant threat.
It showed that Spain did not view General Jackson as a significant threat.

It proved that Spain was not going to give up the territory without a bitter fight.
It proved that Spain was not going to give up the territory without a bitter fight.

Answer 1

It led to General Jackson’s troops’ first invasion of the territory.

Spain’s refusal to remove the Negro Fort (a refuge for escaped slaves and raiders) gave Jackson a pretext to send troops into Spanish Florida (the First Seminole War), accelerating U.S. intervention and eventual acquisition of Florida.