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Treaty of Paris in 1783 returns Florida to Spanish control.
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American Settlers Begin to Move Into West Florida
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Americans in West Florida Rebel Against Spain
The Americans in West Florida declare independance from Spain. President Madison uses this incident to take Florida because the spanish government was weak. -
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Florida Acquisition
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Andrew Jackson seizeds the Spanish forts at Pensacola and St. Marks
This attack happened in the Georgia-Florida border, causing bad relations with Spain. -
The U.S. Pays $5 Million Due to the Damage Done by the U.S. Citizens.
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Transcontinental Treaty is ratified