Florida Becomes a State

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

• March 3, 1845

• April 15, 1845

• March 3, 1850

• April 15, 1850

Which number state did Florida become when it joined the United States?

• 25th

• 27th

• 28th

• 30th

Who was the President of the United States when Florida became a state?

• James K. Polk

• John Tyler

• Martin Van Buren

• Zachary Taylor

What was the primary reason for Florida's admission to the Union?

• To balance the number of free and slave states

• To expand agricultural lands

• To increase trade routes

• To establish military bases

Which two territories were combined to form the state of Florida?

• East Florida and West Florida

• North Florida and South Florida

• Central Florida and Panhandle

• Gulf Coast and Atlantic Coast

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

• Tallahassee

• Jacksonville

• Miami

• Orlando

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

• Seminole

• Cherokee

• Apache

• Navajo

What was the main economic activity in Florida at the time of its statehood?

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Mining

• Manufacturing

Which European country originally colonized Florida before it became a U.S. state?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal

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

• Adams-Onís Treaty

• Treaty of Paris

• Jay Treaty

• Pinckney's Treaty