1845
Three states were added, for a total of 16 US states
Florida
Florida was added to the US as a result of this treaty. Spain also dropped claims on Oregon but kept California and Texas.
Florida was added to the US as a result of this treaty. Spain also dropped claims on Oregon but kept California and Texas.
The US acquired the territory of Florida from Spain ceding it to the US.
26 at the start, with Florida added as the 27th one day before the end of Tyler's term.
florida is in the southeast regin
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US 1 begins in Key West, Florida.
Florida became the 27th U.S. state on March 3, 1845.
Florida was ceded to the US by Spain in 1819. It was not really bought, but the US government paid 5 million dollars to US citizens who had claims against Spain that were connected to the lack of government in Florida.
The US State of Florida was purchased from Spain in 1819. It became the 27th State in 1845.