What Was a Factor in the Nation's Acquisition of Florida

question 47

Multiple Choice

What was a factor in the nation's acquisition of Florida from Spain?

• A) Andrew Jackson led an army to invade Florida, subsequently killing British agents.
• B) Spain no longer mined for gold in Florida.
• C) Abolitionists hoped to create a refuge for fugitive slaves.
• D) Businessmen hoped soft sandy beaches would bring in tourist money.

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Definitions:

Dendrite

The branched projections of neurons that receive electrochemical signals from other nerve cells.

Axon

The long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Platelets

Small, colorless cell fragments in the blood that play a crucial role in blood clotting and wound healing.

Blood Clotting

A vital process in which blood coagulates to form a clot, thereby preventing excessive bleeding when vessels are injured.