Spain refused to destroy Negro Fort, a fort in Spanish Florida that was an outpost for freed or escaped African Americans. How did that affect Florida?(1 point)

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It led to Spain giving up Florida to the US
It led to Spain giving up Florida to the US

The Seminole tribe of Florida had a stronger stance against the US
The Seminole tribe of Florida had a stronger stance against the US

It led to the first invasion of Florida
It led to the first invasion of Florida

It proved that Spain wasn't going to just give up Florida

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It proved that Spain wasn't going to just give up Florida.

Refusing to destroy Negro Fort indicated Spain's commitment to maintaining control over Florida and supporting the settlement of freed or escaped African Americans. This resistance contributed to tensions with the United States and demonstrated Spain's willingness to defend its territory.