What happened when the Patriots overthrew the Spanish at Amelia Island in 1812?
Amelia Island, located in present day Florida, is known as the city of eight flags. Although initially inhabited by Timucuan Indian, eight different nations laid claim to the island, which eventually became property of the United States.The PatriotsThe Patriots of Amelia Island were a group of Americans who overthrew and gained control of the island in 1812. Although functioning independently, the Patriots had the support of the United States government.Eight FlagsFrom 1513 to 1821, eight different flags were raised on Amelia Island signifying ownership. These included flags of France, Spain, Great Britain, the United States, Mexico, the Patriots, the Green Cross of Florida, and the Confederate States of America.Overthrow of 1812On March 17, 1812, the Patriots of Amelia Island defeated the Spanish to gain control of the territory. After initially raising their own flag, the group ceded the island to the United States the following day.The Aftermath (1812-1817)After gaining control of t
