History of Florida's Integration into the United States

The video discusses the history of Florida's transition from Spanish control to becoming part of the United States. It begins with the establishment of St. Augustine by Spain in 1565, the oldest city in the US. Florida was divided into East and West, with disputes over boundaries. In 1817, President Monroe sent General Jackson to stop Seminole raids. Jackson exceeded orders, leading to US-Spain negotiations. In 1819, the Adams-Onís Treaty was signed, ceding Florida to the US, and it became a state in 1845.

Which country established the first permanent settlement in what would become the United States?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

What is the name of the oldest city in the United States?

• St. Augustine

• New York

• Boston

• Jamestown

How was Florida divided during the early 1800s?

• Central Florida and Coastal Florida

• Upper Florida and Lower Florida

• East Florida and West Florida

• North Florida and South Florida

Who were the primary groups that found refuge in East Florida?

• Mexican revolutionaries, Canadian trappers, and European immigrants

• French settlers, British loyalists, and Native Americans

• Runaway slaves, pirates, and Seminole Indians

• Spanish soldiers, American farmers, and African traders

What was General Andrew Jackson's mission in Florida in 1817?

• To establish a new settlement

• To stop the Seminole raids

• To explore the Florida territory

• To negotiate a treaty with Spain

What did Jackson propose to President Monroe regarding East Florida?

• To build a fort

• To negotiate with the Seminoles

• To establish trade routes

• To take all of East Florida in 60 days

What ultimatum did President Monroe give to Spain regarding Florida?

• To sell Florida to the United States

• To allow American settlers in Florida

• To patrol Florida better or cede it to the United States

• To form an alliance with the United States

In what year was the treaty signed that transferred East Florida to the United States?

• 1823

• 1821

• 1819

• 1817

When did Florida officially join the Union as a state?

• 1850

• 1845

• 1840

• 1835