Question

Which factor contributed most to Florida becoming a U.S. territory?

1.) The outcome of the Seminole Wars
2.)The weakening of Spain's hold over its colonial possessions
3.) The desire of Southern politicians to expand slavery into new territories
4.)The development of the Gulf of Mexico as an important commercial waterway

Answer 1

As a citizen living in Florida, I definitely had to learn about this one.

Let's start with what you know. What do you know about the Seminole Wars?

Answer 2

Ayy fellow Floridian here too. Do you know the Adams-Onis treaty and how the Spanish territory transferred over?