Why did Spain refuse to destroy Negro fort
Spain did not refuse to destroy the Negro Fort, but rather struggled to decide how to handle the situation. The fort, located in present-day Florida, housed escaped slaves and Indigenous people who sought refuge there. The Spanish government initially hesitated to destroy the fort due to concerns about potential repercussions from the Native American tribes in the region and because they valued their alliance with the Seminole Nation, many of whom lived in and around the fort.
However, the fort also became a base for raiders who attacked plantations and settlements in Spanish Florida, as well as American territories. This led the United States to demand that Spain take action to dismantle the fort. Finally, in 1816, the fort was destroyed by a combined force of American troops, Creek Indians, and escaped slaves. This action was part of ongoing conflicts and tensions between Spain and the United States over control of Florida.