Lesson 6 Study Guide: Florida’s History 1500 - 1850

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What was the primary reason for Spain to establish a new settlement near Fort Caroline?

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To keep the French away from Florida.

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Why did some Native Americans choose to go to Spanish missions?

Back

Some hoped the Spanish would protect them from other Native American tribes.

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Which Native American tribe was resistant to Spanish missions and fought to maintain their independence?

Back

Calusa

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What territory is Mission San Luis associated with?

Back

Apalachee territory.

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Who was a key figure in the Second Seminole War?

Back

Osceola.

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What was the significance of Pedro Menéndez de Avilés in Florida's history?

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He was tasked with establishing a Spanish settlement to counter French influence.

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What role did Spanish missions play in the lives of Native Americans in Florida?

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They served as centers for conversion to Christianity and often provided protection.

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What challenges did the Calusa tribe face from Spanish missions?

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They were unwilling to give up their way of life and fought against the missions.

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What was the impact of the Spanish missions on Native American culture?

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They often disrupted traditional ways of life and led to cultural changes.

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How did the Spanish view the Native American tribes in Florida?

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They often saw them as obstacles to colonization and sought to convert and control them.