The main reason Spain agreed to sell Florida to the United States was that Spain was busy fighting rebels in Latin America. This conflict stretched Spain's resources thin, making it difficult for them to maintain control over Florida, leading them to consider selling the territory.
Which of the following was the main reason Spain agreed so readily to sell Florida to the United States after so many years of actively colonizing it?
(1 point)
• Spain needed the money.
Spain feared a revolt in
Florida.
• Spain was busy fighting
rebels in Latin America.
Spain knew it had a weaker
• military than the United States.
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