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In Florida, the Spanish government granted freedom to escaped slaves from England's American colonies if they converted to the Catholic faith and served in the colonial military

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Blacks under Spanish rule in Florida lived not in cotton rows or tobacco patches but in a more complex and international world that linked the Caribbean

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Spanish slavery was not singled on one race. There were many people of different racial backgrounds and ethnicities that were slaves.

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The Spanish law, or Castilian law, provided many ways for slaves to be freed.

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the Spanish Crown afforded sanctuary to runaway slaves, making the territory a prime destination for blacks fleeing Anglo plantations,

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Slaves in New Spain were talented artisans, Warriors, and builders in Florida. They built much of the cities and bridges located in Florida. Lastly, they were allowed to earn money and buy their own freedom.

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European-African unions were common and accepted in Florida, with families of African decent developing community connections. Ex:(marriages and godparent choices).

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Jeremy Josias

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By the 16th century, slavery in Spain was unsuccessful. Spanish chose Africans because they are cheaper to get.