Why did Spain give Florida to Britain after the French and Indian War?

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Painting of Edward Braddock and British troops in uniform advancing through dense forest, facing Native American and French fighters during the French and Indian War near Fort Duquesne. — French and Indian War British commander Edward Braddock and his troops preparing to march on the French-held Fort Duquesne (now Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) during the French and Indian War.

Spain ceded Florida to Great Britain as a condition for the return of Havana, which had been captured and occupied by British forces in 1762 during the Seven Years' War (known in North America as the French and Indian War).312

Spain had entered the conflict late as an ally of France through the Family Compact of 1761, but its military efforts failed to check British ambitions. The loss of Havana was a significant blow to the Spanish Empire, and its recovery was a primary objective during the negotiations for the Treaty of Paris in 1763. In exchange for the restoration of Havana and Manila, Spain agreed to relinquish its claims to Florida to the British. As compensation for its losses, Spain received Louisiana from France.312