Question

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 Flonda

Spain was busy fighting rebels in Latin America

Spain knew it had a weaker military than the United States.

Answer 1

The main reason Spain agreed so readily to sell Florida to the United States was that **Spain was busy fighting rebels in Latin America**. This conflict drained resources and attention, leading Spain to prioritize its efforts elsewhere and to negotiate cessions like Florida.