The Spanish establish colonies on the borderlands by building mission, presidios, and pueblos.Early in the 1500s, Spanish explorers reached Florida, but at first they did not build permanent settlements.Fearing that France might take over the area,Spain built a fort called St.Augustine in northern Florida.
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Adams–Onís Treaty: Spain cedes Florida to the United States, in exchange for the American renunciation of any claims on Texas that it might have from the Louisiana Purchase, and $5 million.
James, the brother of Jesus, was described as a leader of the early church.
George Washington was chosen to lead the continental army because of his experience and reputation.<span />
