The main reason Spain agreed so readily to sell Florida to the United States was Spain was busy fighting rebels in Latin America. This distraction, along with other pressures, made it difficult for Spain to maintain control over Florida and led to the decision to sell it.
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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?
• 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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