How did the First Seminole War influence U.S. acquisition of Florida?(1 point)

Question

Responses

American attacks on Spanish soldiers gave the United States control over major cities in the territory.
American attacks on Spanish soldiers gave the United States control over major cities in the territory.

Seminole attacks on Spanish settlements made it difficult for Spain to govern Native Americans.
Seminole attacks on Spanish settlements made it difficult for Spain to govern Native Americans.

Spain realized that the expense and trouble of maintaining Florida outweighed its usefulness and agreed to sell it.
Spain realized that the expense and trouble of maintaining Florida outweighed its usefulness and agreed to sell it.

The British government pressured Spain to give up control of the territory.

Answer 1

The response that best explains how the First Seminole War influenced U.S. acquisition of Florida is:

Spain realized that the expense and trouble of maintaining Florida outweighed its usefulness and agreed to sell it.

This reflects the historical context in which the conflict and subsequent U.S. actions led to Spain's decision to cede Florida to the United States.