A explosion, which is unknown even to today what caused it to blow up.... but the US blamed it on the Spanish and declared war on Spain
hope this helps
True they have a traditional game to see who can get the largest fish!
After American settlers poured into Spanish Florida following the War of 1812, Spain decided to cede Florida to the U.S. and they agreed to a southern border of the U.S. west, extending all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Hope this helps!