Florida's Path to Statehood

What year did Florida become a territory of the United States?

• 1821

• 1838

• 1845

• 1820

Which treaty led to Florida becoming a U.S. territory?

• Treaty of Paris

• Adams-Onís Treaty

• Treaty of Ghent

• Jay Treaty

Why was Tallahassee chosen as the capital of the Florida territory?

• It was the largest city

• It was a central point between St. Augustine and Pensacola

• It had the best port

• It was the first settlement

What was the main reason for the delay in Florida becoming a state?

• Lack of population

• Disagreement over slavery

• Economic issues

• Geographic disputes

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in Florida in 1838?

• To elect a new governor

• To write a state constitution and bill of rights

• To establish trade agreements

• To build new infrastructure

How did the Missouri Compromise influence Florida's path to statehood?

• It delayed Florida's statehood

• It provided a model for balancing slave and free states

• It allowed Florida to become a free state

• It had no impact on Florida

Who were allowed to vote for government leaders in the Florida territory?

• All residents

• Only White men

• Only landowners

• Only men

What was the name of the official document that granted Florida statehood?

• Florida State Constitution

• Act of Admission

• Statehood Declaration

• Florida Admission Act

Why did some settlers want Florida to become a state quickly?

• To increase trade with Europe

• To vote and be part of the federal government

• To separate from the United States

• To avoid taxes

What was a major concern for free states if Florida became a state?

• Increase in taxes

• More power for slaveholding states

• Loss of trade routes

• Decrease in population