ding point. The Western boundary
             ended at the Perdido River today's current boundary of the
             State. After 1814 Spanish interest in Florida declined
             rapidly. The entire peninsula became a haven for runaway
             slaves, pirates and sailors. With these conditions existing
             on the border of the United States , it recognized a
             pressing need for annexation of Florida (Martin, 3). Spain
             had promised in a treaty signed with the U.S. in 1795 that
             they would restrain any Indian uprising in Florida, so that
             America's frontier might be kept peaceful. However, Spain
             was not strong enough at this time to fulfill her promise
             to the United States. General Andrew Jackson led and
             Expeditionary force across the border into Florida in 1818
             and Suppressed the Indian disturbances from St. Marks to
             Spain was not anxious to fight the United States;
             neither did the Unites States care for war with Spain, but
             there was a general desire on the part of the people to
             obtain Florida. "President Monroe made haste to appease
             Spain, whose feelings had been ruffled by Jackson's ruthless
             invasion" (Marvin,2). Military posts that were conquered
             during the expedition lead by Jackson were returned to
             Spain, thereby saving further embarrassment with that
             The Jackson episode had a great impact on preparing the
             way for acquisition of Florida by the United S
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