The Spanish were in danger of losing control of their New World colonies in the early 1800s. Why were they willing to sell east and west Florida to the US?

In the early 1800s, the Spanish faced significant challenges in maintaining control over their New World colonies, including uprisings and increasing pressure from American expansionism. Selling East and West Florida to the United States allowed Spain to focus on consolidating its remaining territories in the Americas and reduced the threat of American encroachment. Additionally, the financial strain on Spain made the sale financially advantageous, providing much-needed funds while simultaneously ceding a region that was becoming increasingly difficult to govern.