Question

Why was Secretary of State Adams sent to negotiate with Spain?

Answer 1

Answer:

To try to buy Florida

Explanation:

During the 1700s and early 1800s, Florida was occupied by Spain. However, in 1819, John Quincy Adams and the Spanish minister Do Luis de Onis signed a treaty called the Florida Purchase Treaty, where Spain agreed to let the US buy Florida. In return, certain debts were cancelled for Spain and Spain received tariff privileges.

Thus, the answer is A.

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Answer 2

Answer:

to try and prevent a war

Explanation: