Florida had become a burden to Spain, which could not afford to send settlers or garrisons. Madrid therefore decided to cede the territory to the United States through the Adams-Onís Treaty, which took effect in 1821. President James Monroe was authorized on March 3, 1821 to take possession of East Florida and West Florida for the United States and provide for initial governance. Andrew Jackson served as military governor of the newly acquired territory, but only for a brief period. On March 30, 1822, the United States merged East Florida and part of West Florida into the Florida Territory. COUNT 4
QSN1 Why did Madrid cede the territory to the US  ANS1 Florida had become a burden to Spain, which could not afford to send settlers or garrisons QSN2 What was the name of the treaty which ceded florida to the US  ANS2 Adams-Onís Treaty, which took effect in 1821 QSN3 Which president was given control of Florida  ANS3 James Monroe was authorized on March 3, 1821 to take possession of East Florida and West Florida for the United States and provide for initial governance QSN4 When did East and West Florida Merge  ANS4 On March 30, 1822, the United States merged East Florida and part of West Florida into the Florida Territory