17th United States Congress - States Admitted and Territories Organized

States Admitted and Territories Organized

  • July 10, 1821: The United States took possession of its newly-bought Florida Territory from Spain.
  • August 10, 1821: Missouri was admitted as the 24th U.S. state
  • March 30, 1822: Florida Territory was formed from lands ceded by Spain

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