Which of the following most directly contributed to the Adams-Onis Treaty?

1 Spain was losing money and interest in maintaining its colonies in North America. Many were becoming independent or being ceded to other nations.

2 Spain wanted compensation for what it saw as the betrayal of France. This was the taking back and then selling of the Louisiana Territory to the United States.

3 Florida had been claimed by American troops during the War of 1812. Fighting with the few Spanish forts there harmed relations with Spain.

3 Florida had become a refuge for runaway slaves and American Indians. These groups were raiding white settlements near the border with Georgia.

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27 May, 06:12

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Tyrell · Answer 1

Spain was losing money and interest in maintaining its colonies in North America. Many were becoming independent or being ceded to other nations.

Keely Banks · Answer 2

Florida had become a refuge for runaway slaves and American Indians. These groups were raiding white settlements near the border with Georgia.