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.
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?
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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.
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