People Power for Florida Flashcard

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Former Florida Governor and Senator Charlies Crist is known for bringing a _____ to every political event or speech of his.

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Portable Fan

Answer explanation

"Fan-Gate" was a political event in which Rick Scott refused to take the debate stage while Charlie Crist had a portable electric fan on his podium during the 2014 Florida Gubernatorial Race.

The fan has made appearances at multiple Crist events and he was well known for bringing fans with him to all his event. "just in case"

Front

Wayne Mixson served the shortest governorship for the state of Florida at only

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3 Days

Front

Florida has had two major electoral disputes. Once in 2001 and previously in

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1876

Answer explanation

In 1876 Democrat Samuel J. Tildman was leading in the popular vote against Repubican and Reconstructionist Rutherford B. Hayes.

Accusations of intimidation and violence and the ballot boxes led to a commission to be formed that voted on party lines to award Hayes the votes of Florida, Oregon, and South Carolina.

After winning, Hayes went on to end reconstruction and return the south to "home rule"

So yes, Florida has ALWAYS been a problem.

Front

At over 310,000 words this states constitution is the longest

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Alabama

Front

The only one state/city that has ever voted to NOT host the Winter Olympics was _______ in 1972

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Denver, Colorado

Answer explanation

In 1972, Colorado citizens voted to reject hosting the 1976 Winter Olympics in Denver over concerns about cost and environmental impact. This is the only time a city has rejected the Olympics.

Front

Which state functioned as an independent republic for nearly 14 years before it eventually joined the Union?

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Vermont

Answer explanation

The Vermont Republic lasted from 1777 to 1791, it maintained its independence for so long due to New York wishing to absorb it into itself at the time.

They had their own currency, post office, and a unique flag that was used by the Green Mountain Boys; a group of volunteer militia men who fought against the British during the American Revolution.

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This Florida city was the only city in the state to have bus boycotts happen during the Civil Rights Movement.

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Tallahassee

Answer explanation

The Tallahassee bus boycotts were started in Tallahassee, Florida by FAMU Students Wilhelmina Jakes and Carrie Patterson after they refused to give up their seats to white riders. After their arrest Reverend C.K. Steele and the Inter-Civic Council organized the boycotts that last 7 months, until the Supreme Court ultimately ruled bus segregation unconstitutional.