When was florida gained

Radio Schedules. Show Search Search Query. Play Live Radio. Next Up:. Available On Air Stations. All Streams. Local News. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email. Library of Congress. A map shows the land gains in Florida. Panton, Leslie and Company, established in and headquartered in Pensacola from , which dominated Indian trade during the years of the Spanish regime in Florida. Sandra Averhart. Sandra, who is a native of Pensacola, earned her B. See stories by Sandra Averhart.

West Florida had thick pine trees and sand. It was not good for farming and did not grow in population as much as East Florida. The British did not rule Florida for long. The colonies north of Florida were tired of Britain's rule and decided to fight for their independence. They began a war known as the American Revolution. During this time, colonists who fought for independence were known as Patriots.

Those who sided with Britain were called Loyalists. Unlike the northern colonies, Florida did not have problems with Britain. The majority of these Loyalists settled in St. Most of the war took place far north of Florida, but Florida suffered occasional raids. In , Spain took advantage of Britain's preoccupation with the colonies and invaded West Florida.

By , Britain had lost West Florida to Spain. At the end of the American Revolution, Spain regained the rest of Florida. After the American Revolution. Britain had lost control of the thirteen colonies, and therefore, had little interest in keeping Florida. Florida was still isolated from the original colonies and did not produce big profits for Britain. It was at this time that Britain recognized the independence of the United States. Although Spain regained Florida, its rule was short lived.

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