Before Florida became a part of the United States it was mostly under the rule of what other nation?
The Spanish. Pensacola was the capital of Spanish Florida. The Seminoles were a tribe of Native Americans living in Florida.
Why did Andrew Jackson come to Florida in 1817?
To end the Seminole raids on US settlers in the panhandle.
Why did Spain finally agree to turn over Florida to the United States?
Then realized that they did not have enough power or resources to keep Florida.
After Florida became a Territory of the United States, a new capital was built in?
Tallahassee which was centered between the old west capitol of Pensacola and the old east capitol of Saint Augustine.
What group of people joined the Seminoles in Florida?
Runaway slaves. The slaves were integrated into Indian communities and inter married. They were not treated as slaves.
What was the name of the document that signed over Florida to the United States?
The Adams-Onis Treaty after winning the 1st Seminole War. The treaty created the Florida Territory which had west and east territories.
Who was the first military governor of Florida?
General Andrew Jackson
Explain the changes that took place in Florida when it became US territory.
The new capital was built in Tallahassee.
New farms were started.
Within 10 years many new Americans were moving to FL.
Seminoles were ordered to move out of Florida but many refused and were either killed or fled to the Everglades to hide.
What year did Florida become a State?
On March 3, 1845 became the 27th State. Florida becomes a slave state with Iowa a free state after waiting 6 years -"balance of power politics" based on the Missouri Compromise.