The main reason Spain agreed to sell Florida to the United States after so many years of actively colonizing it was that Spain was busy fighting rebels in Latin America. This conflict strained their resources and made it difficult for them to maintain control over Florida.
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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