Which of the following did NOT contribute to the American acquisition of Florida from Spain?
a) Andrew Jackson's invasion of the area, during which his men killed British agents and Indians.
b) Spain's loss of Haiti in a slave rebellion, which rendered Florida imperially unimportant.
c) the American seizure of Baton Rouge.
d) the desire of Georgia and Alabama planters to eliminate a refuge for fugitive slaves.
Ans: b) Spain's loss of Haiti in a slave rebellion, which rendered Florida imperially unimportant.
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a. Federal
b. Liberty
c. Union
d. National
e. Progressive
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