Florida History Quiz

Who was the governor of Florida when it became a U.S. territory in 1821?

• Juan Ponce DeLeon

• William Pope Duval

• Osceola

• Andrew Jackson

What was the primary reason Andrew Jackson attacked Spanish forts in Florida?

• To claim land for the United States

• To start the Seminole Wars

• To respond to Seminole attacks on white settlers

• To eliminate Spanish debt

Which treaty ended the first of the Seminole Wars?

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Moultrie Creek

• Adams-Onis Treaty

What was Osceola known for during the Second Seminole War?

• Signing peace treaties

• Leading guerrilla warfare tactics

• Negotiating land sales

• Advising U.S. military strategies

When did Florida become a state of the United States?

• 1819

• 1838

• 1845

• 1850