FCLE Florida State Government and History 2

Question 1

In what year did Florida gain statehood?

Accepted Answer

1845

Answer

Florida became the 27th state of the United States on March 3, 1845.

Question 2

Which European country established the first permanent European settlement in what is now the continental United States, at St. Augustine, Florida?

Accepted Answer

Spain

Answer

Spain founded St. Augustine, Florida, in 1565, making it the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the continental U.S.

Question 3

Under which U.S. President did the United States acquire Florida from Spain through the Adams-Onís Treaty?

Accepted Answer

James Monroe

Answer

The Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819, signed under President James Monroe, transferred Florida from Spain to the United States.

Question 4

The longest and most costly of the three Seminole Wars in Florida lasted from 1835 to 1842 — what is it called?

Accepted Answer

Second Seminole War

Answer

The Second Seminole War (1835–1842) was the longest and most expensive Indian war in U.S. history, fought over the forced removal of the Seminole people.

Question 5

Florida seceded from the Union and joined the Confederacy in which year?

Accepted Answer

1861

Answer

Florida seceded from the Union on January 10, 1861, and became one of the original Confederate States of America.

FCLE - Florida Civic Literacy Exam Practice Test

FCLE - Florida Civic Literacy Exam Practice Test

FCLE Florida State Government and History 2