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Spain never owned the 13 colonies that became the United States.

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What was the area claimed by Spain in the 13 colonies?

There were no areas claimed by Spain within the confines of the original 13 colonies.


What states today were in the land that Spain purchased in the 13 colonies?

Spain never purchased land in the thirteen colonies.


What are the names of the colonies in Spain?

There are no colonies in Spain.


What country claimed all of the thirteen colonies?

The country that claimed the land west and north of the 13 colonies was France and Spain claimed the land south of the colonies


How did the American Revolution affect Spain?

It threatened Spain's own colonies. Spain maintained a level of support throughout war in pursuit of its geopolitical interests.


Who was the first foreign port to acknowledge the independence of the thirteen colonies?

the first foreign port to acknowledge the independence of the 13 colonies is the port of Spain


Did the 13 original colonies have identical government and interests?

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Which European power has small colonies in Africa?

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Who claimed the land south of Georgia and the 13 colonies?

Spain bought the land south of Georgia


What were the 13 states called before they became states?

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What country owned the land west of the 13 colonies?

Spain and France held parts of the land west of the 13 colonies. Spain controlled territories in present-day Florida, Texas, and California, while France had territories in the Mississippi River region.


What was Spain's purpose for establishing colonies in the New World?

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