Why did British and Spanish loyalists support Spanish rule of West Florida? Check all that apply. They liked the prospect of Spain annexing the region to the US.
They wanted to continue to own and internationally trade slaves.
They liked Spain’s laissez-faire style of governing and lack of taxes.
They wanted to reduce the rights of free persons of color.
They wanted to keep the land grants they were promised by other countries.

Analyze the quotation below in the context of european exploration in the americas. as you read the quote, think about what it says about columbus's motivations to explore. was he interested in gaining knowledge, wealth, or both? how did his motivations influence how he treated the people already living in the americas? i did not try to examine them in detail, because it could not be done in 50 years. for my desire is to see and discover as much as i can before returning to your highnesses, our lord willing, in april. it is true that in the event of finding places where there is gold or spices in quantity i should stop until i had collected as much as i could. i, therefore, proceed in the hope of coming across such places.