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

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

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.

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

Answer 1

The response that best fits the historical context is: It proved that Spain was not going to give up the territory without a bitter fight.

Spain's refusal to destroy Negro Fort, which was a haven for escaped slaves and Indigenous allies, demonstrated its commitment to maintaining control over Florida and resisting American encroachments, ultimately leading to tensions that contributed to conflicts in the region.