What members of the population of Florida were allowed to vote on statehood?

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1 May, 15:29

What members of the population of Florida were allowed to vote on statehood?

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Ian Turner · Answer 1

White Men

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Florida became the 27th state in the United States in 1845. David Levy Yulee became one of the driving proponents of statehood. William D. Moseley elected as the first governor of Florida. Voters in Florida were white males from the age of 21 to old. The slavery issue began to control the affairs of the new state. Support towards slavery remains strong in Florida, and later in 1861, slaveowners withdraw from the federal government and join the Confederate.