Question

Question

How did Florida change after the end of the French and Indian War? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

Britain gained control of the territory from Spain.
Britain gained control of the territory from Spain.

West Florida developed at a much faster rate than other parts of the state.
West Florida developed at a much faster rate than other parts of the state.

Slavery was permitted to entice Southerners to settle.
Slavery was permitted to entice Southerners to settle.

The territory was divided into four distinct territories: North, South, East, and West.

Answer 1

After the end of the French and Indian War, the following changes occurred in Florida:

1. Britain gained control of the territory from Spain. - This is correct; Spain ceded Florida to Britain in the Treaty of Paris in 1763.

2. Slavery was permitted to entice Southerners to settle. - This is also correct; British Florida adopted slavery to attract settlers from the southern colonies.

3. West Florida developed at a much faster rate than other parts of the state. - This is generally considered correct, as West Florida experienced rapid development due to its agricultural potential and influx of settlers.

4. The territory was divided into four distinct territories: North, South, East, and West. - This response is incorrect because while the territory was governed in various ways, it was not officially divided into those four territories.

Therefore, the correct responses are:

• Britain gained control of the territory from Spain.
• Slavery was permitted to entice Southerners to settle.
• West Florida developed at a much faster rate than other parts of the state.