11.)Why did Eliza Pinckney describe Florida as "quite troublesome for our great nation"?
A.)Because indentured servant contracts were not allowed in florida
B.)Because the spanish were trying to expand the borders of Florida into United States territory
C.)Because the Native Americans, British, Spanish & the U.S were all fighting for it's control
D.)Because the Seminoles occupied most of the territory & did not welcome white landowners
I Pick C
Yes, you are correct here.
To determine the correct answer, let's look at each option and eliminate the incorrect ones:
A.) Because indentured servant contracts were not allowed in Florida: This answer focuses on a specific issue related to labor contracts. While it may have been a concern for some settlers, it does not capture the broader reasons why Eliza Pinckney described Florida as "quite troublesome for our great nation." Therefore, this option can be eliminated.
B.) Because the Spanish were trying to expand the borders of Florida into United States territory: This option highlights the involvement of the Spanish in expanding the borders of Florida into United States territory. While the Spanish did have conflicts with the United States over territorial claims, this factor alone does not capture the full context of why Eliza Pinckney described Florida as troublesome. We should keep this option for now but continue evaluating the remaining options.
C.) Because the Native Americans, British, Spanish, and the U.S were all fighting for its control: This option discusses the involvement of various groups, including Native Americans, British, Spanish, and the United States, in fighting for control of Florida. It suggests that the contested nature of Florida was a major reason for Eliza Pinckney's description. This aligns with the description provided in the question, making it a likely correct answer.
D.) Because the Seminoles occupied most of the territory and did not welcome white landowners: This option focuses on the presence of the Seminole people and their resistance to white landowners. While the Seminole occupation and resistance were indeed factors contributing to the complexities of Florida, they do not fully capture the broader context described in the question. Therefore, this option can be eliminated.
From the evaluation above, it is evident that the most accurate answer is C.) Because the Native Americans, British, Spanish, and the U.S were all fighting for its control.