Florida Statehood

Which nation ceded Florida to the United States?

• Russia

• Cuba

• Spain

• Great Britain

When did Florida officially become a state of the United States?

• March 3, 1845

• July 4, 1776

• December 7, 1787

• June 14, 1777

Which U.S. President signed the act that made Florida a state?

• Andrew Jackson

• James Monroe

• John Tyler

• James K. Polk

What number state is Florida in the order of statehood?

• 22nd

• 27th

• 30th

• 15th

Before becoming a state, what was Florida classified as?

• A colony

• A territory

• A province

• A district

Which treaty led to the United States acquiring Florida from Spain?

• Treaty of Paris

• Adams-Onís Treaty

• Jay Treaty

• Treaty of Ghent

What was the capital of Florida when it became a state?

• Miami

• Tallahassee

• Orlando

• Jacksonville

Who was the first governor of Florida after it became a state?

• William Pope Duval

• Andrew Jackson

• John Branch

• William Dunn Moseley

Which Native American tribe was significantly affected by Florida's statehood?

• Cherokee

• Seminole

• Apache

• Navajo

What was a major economic activity in Florida at the time of statehood?

• Gold mining

• Cotton farming

• Oil drilling

• Fishing