Create an AP United States History rundown on {Spain}. Include American History events they were associated with, and a quick timeline of major things that happened with them Timeline of Major Events:
- 1492: Columbus reaches the Americas
- 1513: Florida claimed for Spain * 1565: St. Augustine founded
- 1763: Florida ceded to Great Britain
- 1783: Florida returned to Spain * 1800: Louisiana ceded back to France
- 1819: Florida ceded to the United States in Adams-Onis Treaty
- 1898: Spanish-American War
Spain and its Impact on United States History: A Rundown
Early Exploration and Colonization:
- 1492: Christopher Columbus, funded by Spain, reaches the Americas, marking the beginning of European colonization in the Western Hemisphere.
- 1513: Juan Ponce de León claims Florida for Spain, establishing the first European claim in what is now the continental United States.
- 1565: St. Augustine, Florida, is founded by Spain, becoming the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental U.S.
- 16th-18th Centuries: Spain establishes missions and settlements throughout the Southwest (California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas), influencing the development of these regions with their culture, language, and Religion.
Conflict and Shifting Power:
- 1763: Following the Seven Years’ War, Spain cedes Florida to Great Britain in exchange for Cuba. This marks the beginning of a decline in Spanish influence in North America.
- 1783: The Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolutionary War, returns Florida to Spanish control. However, Spain’s hold on the region weakens due to internal struggles and pressure from the newly formed United States.
- 1800: Spain cedes Louisiana back to France in a secret treaty. This sets the stage for the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, which dramatically expands the territory of the United States.
The End of Spanish Rule and Lasting Legacy:
- 1819: Spain cedes Florida to the United States through the Adams-Onis Treaty, ending Spanish territorial claims in North America.
- 1898: The Spanish-American War erupts, fueled by tensions over Cuba. The decisive American victory leads to the end of Spanish colonialism and the rise of the United States as a global power.