who were the three key people or groups that acquired territory from flordia?
The three key people or groups that acquired territory from Florida were:
1. Juan Ponce de León: Ponce de León was a Spanish conquistador who explored and claimed Florida for Spain in the early 16th century. He was the first European to land on the mainland of North America, specifically in present-day Florida in 1513.
2. The British: The British acquired Florida from Spain in 1763 as part of the Treaty of Paris that ended the Seven Years' War (also known as the French and Indian War). They wanted to strengthen their hold on the American colonies and sought control of valuable trade routes, including the Gulf of Mexico.
3. The United States: The United States acquired Florida from Spain through the Adams-Onís Treaty in 1819. The treaty was signed between Secretary of State John Quincy Adams and Luis de Onís, the Spanish Minister to the United States. This acquisition was part of the broader expansionist goals of the young United States and secured its control over the southeastern region. Florida officially became a U.S. territory in 1822 and a state in 1845.