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Annexation of Florida. By Nick Perri, Andrew Lehotay, Zeke Kulp, Josh Lownes, Nameer Saad. Brief History. Discovered by Ponce de Leon in 1513. searching for the “Fountain of Youth” He claimed the land for Spain. Given to the U.S. in 1819. Discovery!. E:9th grade100_3569.MOV.
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Annexation of Florida By Nick Perri, Andrew Lehotay, Zeke Kulp, Josh Lownes, Nameer Saad
Brief History • Discovered by Ponce de Leon in 1513. • searching for the “Fountain of Youth” • He claimed the land for Spain. • Given to the U.S. in 1819.
Discovery! • E:\9th grade\100_3569.MOV
The Pinckney Treaty • was signed in San Lorenzo de El Escorial on October 27, 1795. • Treaty consisted of 3 points. • The southern boundary of the US is at the 31 degree leaving Florida in the hands of Spain. • US citizens can use the Mississippi River freely. • Spain and the US agreed to control Indians in borders and prevent them from attacking each other’s territory.
Simonle Indians • A war with the Seminole Indians took place in Florida in the 19 century. • Adams accused Spain of breaking the Pinckney Treaty by failing to control the Seminoles. • So, in March 1818, General Jackson with only 2000 men went in the First Seminal War. Hunting Indians with Bloodhounds
The Adam-Onis Treaty • The Adams-Onis Treaty was between the United States and Spain. • This Treaty ceded Florida from Spain to the U.S.
Recap Video • F:\U.S. History\watch.htm