How did Spain's refusal to destroy Negro Fort affect Florida?

Question

which one is right?

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

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

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

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

Spain's refusal to destroy Negro Fort signified their determination to maintain control over Florida and demonstrated their willingness to resist U.S. expansion. This resistance was part of the broader context of tensions between the U.S. and Spain regarding the territory.