1. Why was the United States interested in the Louisiana Territory? (pg 198)
2. What should the United States do to acquire Florida?
A. Since Jackson had already seized Florida, declare war on Spain immediately.
B. Negotiate a purchase price for both Florida and Texas.
C. Demand that Spain, already vulnerable, give us Florida or risk going to war with the United States.
D. Apologize to Spain and wait for the time to negotiate when the price is right.
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