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We wanted to gain independence from Britain » Many Americans wanted us to take over Florida due and to stop raids by Seminole Indians and runaway slaves who fled to Florida » Andrew Jackson went to put down raids but overstepped his orders by replacing the Spanish governor with an American » He claimed west Florida for the United States in 1810. » Started because of a border dispute with Spain. Spain claimed that the eastern boundary was a line from the Arroyo Hondo to the Calcasieu River U.S. said that American territory extended at least to Sabine River and possibly include Texas US got East Florida Set the boundary at the Sabine River The United States had to: pay residents' claims against the Spanish government up to a total of $5 million And relinquish claims to Texas Spain got everything west of Louisiana from Texas to California, south of the 42nd parallel Was assured ownership of Texas To avoid a war with Spain We wanted the rich soil for farming, grassy plains, and rivers