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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