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When Florida became an American territory in 1821 what legislation established what kind of government the territory would have?

a
The Land ordinance of 1785.
b
The Northwest ordinance of 1787.
c
The territorial legislation act.
d
The state laws of Florida

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The Territory of Florida was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from March 30, 1822, until March 3, 1845, when it was admitted to the Union as the state of Florida. Originally the Spanish territory of La Florida, and later the provinces of East and West Florida, it was ceded to the United States as part of the 1819 Adams–Onís Treaty. It was governed by the Florida Territorial Council

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