St. Augustine: A Story of America

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What is coquina?

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Coquina is a type of limestone made up of small shells and coral, used in building forts.

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Why was coquina effective in protecting against attacks?

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Cannonballs became stuck in the walls instead of shattering them.

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What year was the second Fort Mose built?

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1752

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Describe the Timucua people's homes.

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The Timucua lived in small, round houses with cone-shaped roofs.

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What was the main idea of the section about the Timucua people?

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The Timucua were a group of Native Americans who lived in Florida and had a unique way of life.

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What impact did European settlers have on the Timucua population?

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European settlers brought diseases and war, which caused the Timucua population to decrease.

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What were the Timucua known for?

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The Timucua were known for their unique way of life and their small, round houses.

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What does the term 'settlement' mean in the context of European exploration?

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Settlement refers to the establishment of communities by European settlers in new lands.

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Who were the Timucua?

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The Timucua were a group of Native Americans who lived in Florida.

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What is a timeline?

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A timeline is a graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events.