U.S. Acquisition of Florida

The video discusses the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819, which transferred control of Florida from Spain to the United States. It covers the historical context of Spanish control in Florida, the tensions between Spain and the U.S., and the negotiations led by John Quincy Adams and Luis de Onis. The treaty, signed in 1819, included 16 articles and was ratified by the U.S. Senate. Florida was recognized as a U.S. territory in 1822 and became the 27th state in 1845.

What was the primary outcome of the Adams-Onis Treaty?

• Britain took over the Caribbean islands.

• Spain gained control of Texas.

• The United States acquired Florida.

• France regained Louisiana.

Which explorer is credited with naming Florida?

• Ponce de Leon

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando de Soto

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

What was a significant challenge for Spain in maintaining control over Florida?

• Lack of natural resources

• Resistance from Native American groups

• Frequent hurricanes

• Competition from French settlers

Which war led to Spain losing control of Florida to Britain?

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The French and Indian War

• The War of 1812

• The American Revolutionary War

Who led American troops into Florida during the First Seminole War?

• James Monroe

• Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was the Spanish envoy involved in the treaty negotiations?

• Miguel Hidalgo

• José de San Martín

• Simón Bolívar

• Luis de Onis

What did the United States assume as part of the treaty instead of a purchase price?

• Exclusive fishing rights in the Gulf of Mexico

• Ownership of the Panama Canal

• $5 million in claims against Spain

• Military control over Cuba

What did Spain receive as part of the treaty's articles?

• Military support from the United States

• Ownership of the Oregon Territory

• Special trade privileges in certain ports

• Control over the Mississippi River

Why did Spanish officials delay the approval of the treaty?

• To negotiate better terms

• To prevent U.S. support for revolutionaries

• To gain control over Texas

• To wait for a new Spanish monarch

When did Florida officially become a U.S. state?

• 1822

• 1821

• 1845

• 1819