Why did Spain agree to give Florida to the United States?

Spain had difficulty governing Florida and faced growing pressure from the United States. In the 1819 Adams–Onís Treaty, Spain ceded Florida while the United States gave up its claim to Texas, helping Spain avoid risking further territory. The United States did not win Florida in the War of 1812 or defeat Spain in a battle for the territory.

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