Florida's Role in the Civil War Test

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What was Florida's economy primarily based on before the Civil War?

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Agriculture

Front

Which state was the third to secede from the Union in 1861?

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Florida

Front

What role did Florida play in the Confederacy during the Civil War?

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Supplied food and key ports

Front

Which battle was the largest Civil War battle in Florida?

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Battle of Olustee

Front

What was the impact of the Union Navy's blockade on Florida?

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Crippled trade

Front

What new roles did women take on in Florida during the Civil War?

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Agricultural and industrial workers

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What was a major impact of the Civil War on Florida's agriculture?

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Disrupted farming and trade

Front

What did the Freedmen’s Bureau provide to formerly enslaved people?

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Aid and support

Front

When did Florida rejoin the Union after the Civil War?

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1868

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What was the purpose of sharecropping for many freed African Americans in Florida?

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To remain economically dependent