The History of Florida From Conquistadors to Statehood

The video explores Florida's history, from its discovery by Ponce de León in 1513 to its statehood in 1845. Initially a Spanish colony, Florida was exchanged between European powers due to wars and treaties. The British controlled it briefly before it returned to Spain after the American Revolution. Tensions arose due to escaped slaves and conflicts with the Seminoles, leading to the Seminole War. The Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819 transferred Florida to the US, and it became a state in 1845. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers.

Who discovered Florida in 1513?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Ponce de León

• Hernán Cortés

• Christopher Columbus

What was unique about Spanish Florida's policy towards escaped slaves?

• They were returned to their owners

• They were enslaved again

• They were freed if they converted to Catholicism

• They were sent to other colonies

Why did Spain cede Florida to Britain in 1763?

• In exchange for Havana, Cuba

• Due to a military defeat

• As a result of a peace treaty

• In exchange for Gibraltar

What was Florida's stance during the American Revolution?

• It was neutral

• It declared independence

• It remained loyal to Britain

• It supported the American colonies

What was a major cause of tension between the US and Spanish Florida?

• Territorial expansion

• Sheltering of escaped slaves

• Religious differences

• Trade disputes

Who led the American forces during the first Seminole War?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

What was the outcome of the Adams-Onís Treaty?

• Florida remained with Spain

• Florida was divided between the US and Spain

• Florida was ceded to the US

• Florida became independent

What did the US give Spain in the Adams-Onís Treaty?

• New Mexico

• Texas

• A part of the Louisiana Purchase

• California

When did Florida become a US state?

• 1850

• 1845

• 1835

• 1821

What happened to the territory the US gave up in the Adams-Onís Treaty?

• It remained with Spain

• It became part of Mexico

• It returned to US sovereignty

• It was divided among European powers