Florida acquisition 1819 Flashcards
1
Q
Why did the US want to acquire Florida from Spain?
A
Because they feared it could be used as a base to attack the USA
2
Q
Where did American settlers seize in 1810 and proclaim the Republic of West Florida?
A
Baton Rouge
3
Q
Who was president during the acquisition of Florida?
A
James Madison
4
Q
When was the rest of west Florida taken?
A
1813
5
Q
Which Native American war occurred in Florida in 1812?
A
Seminole War
6
Q
Which commander pursued the Seminole into Spanish territory in Florida in 1817?
A
Andrew Jackson
7
Q
What treaty gave Florida to the USA in 1819?
A
The Adams-Onis treaty
