AP US Historymediummcq1 pt
The Spanish settled St. Augustine, Florida, in 1565 primarily to
A.protect treasure routes and block French settlement
B.establish religious freedom
C.trade furs with the English
D.grow tobacco
Explanation
Core Concept
St. Augustine guarded the Gulf Stream route carrying silver home and expelled the French from Fort Caroline — the oldest city in the US.
Correct Answer
Aprotect treasure routes and block French settlement
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