Question

After American settlers poured into Spanish Florida following the War of 1812, Spain decided to _____.A. make peace with the Seminoles

B. cede Florida to the United States


C. force Americans out of Florida


D. give all its colonies to the British

Answer 1

B. cede Florida to the United States

Answer 2

The correct answer is B. cede Florida to the United States

In 1818 American troops captured the entire western part of the Floridas, that during that time was a Spanish territory. Americans also pressured Spain by supporting the independence movements forming in Latin America. Because of this situation, the Adams-Onís Treaty was signed. In this treaty, Spain ceded Florida to the US, but they also agreed to settle a boundary between Louisiana and Spanish territory in the West.