Why did Florida have to wait to become a state at the same time as Iowa? To maintain a balance between slave and free states, Because Florida did not have a large enough population, Because Iowa did not have a large enough population, maintain an even number of states. When did Florida become a state? 1845 1795 1825 1945 With which treaty did the U. S. gain California? Guadalupe Hidalgo Adams-Onis Louisiana Purchase Westcoast Deal What was Texas before it became a state of the U. S.? Country Province Territory City What does a territory need to become a state? Lands for more farming Large enough population Railroad system Small population With which treaty did the U. S. gain Florida? Guadalupe Hidalgo Adams-Onis Louisiana Purchase Westcoast Deal Who must sign a bill granting statehood to a territory? House of Representatives Senators President Vice president Who must vote in favor of a bill that proposes statehood for a territory? House of Representatives only Senate only House of Representatives and Senate President of the United States Who has the power to admit new states to the United States? Congress Governor Federal judge Vice president ||| What does a territory have to write when becoming a state? Bill of Rights and Freedoms Constitution Declaration of Independence Invoice. PLS HELP ASAP