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The U.S. government wanted to expand into Florida

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Gaining control of Florida for the United States would mean gaining control of the Mississippi River. That was an important route for trade. At the same time, Britain also wanted to regain control of Florida. Finally in 1821, the United States was successful in purchasing Florida from Spain.

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