According to Nostrand, a threat from what country prompted the founding of St. Augustine in Florida?

England

Netherlands

United States

France

Portugal

France

Explanation:

According to Nostrand, a threat from France country prompted the founding of St. Augustine in Florida.

When the Spanish arrived in Florida, the French had already settled further north. To protect Spanish interests in the area, the Spanish king established the foundation of a new colony, which was named St. Augustine. The Spanish conquistador Paulo Menedez defeated the French at Fort Caroline shortly after the foundation of St. Augustine.