What was the Republic of West Florida?

The Republic of West Florida was a short-lived country that existed in the region of West Florida from September 23, 1810, until December 10, 1810, when it was officially annexed by the United States. The republic was founded by rebels from the United States and Spain who were unhappy with the territorial cessions of the region as part of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. The rebels declared the independence of West Florida and chose Fulwar Skipwith as their first and only president. The republic was plagued with disorganization, infighting, and a lack of support from the United States and Spain. In December 1810, the United States officially annexed the region, which became part of the Mississippi Territory.