When Spanish officials realized that they could not hold Florida against the
Americans, what did they do?
A. They agreed to cede Florida to the United States.
B. They attacked St. Marks and Pensacola.
C. They gained more power in South America.
D. They issued a statement warning other nations to stay out of Florida.

they agreed to the Adams-Onís Treaty, in which they gave up control of Florida, or ceded it, to the United States.

Explanation:

the language dates from the contacts of arabian traders with the inhabitants of the east coast of africa over many centuries. under arab influence, swahili originated as a lingua franca used by several closely related bantu-speaking tribal groups.

by improved communication.