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Spain is still controlling Florida
Florida is taken under control by Spain because of the Treaty of Paris -
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Florida under Spain's control
Florida was under Spain's control since the Treaty of Paris signing until they rebelled against Spain later on. -
West Florida Independence
West Florida rebelled against Spain and gained independence from them later on in 1810 -
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Madison claims West Florida
After Florida got it's Independence from Spain, President James Madison claimed the region by asserting that a portion of West Florida belonged to the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. -
Spain and U.S start to negotiate
Minister Don Luis de Onîs went to Washington to talk with President James Monroe to resolve the situation of the territory of Florida. -
General Andrew Jackson's Authorized Raid
In 1818, General Andrew Jackson raided Seminoles and escaped slaves since they were imposed as a threat. Additionally, he executed 2 British citizens on charges of inciting Indians and runaways. -
Onîs-Adams Treaty
Minister Luis de Onis and President John Quincy Adams came to an agreement using the popularity of Jackson's raid. Under it, U.S and Spain defined the western limits of the Louisiana Purchase and Spain surrendered its claims to the Pacific Northwest, and additionally, the U.S recognized Psanish soverignty over Texas.