Henry Flagler Quiz for 4th Grade

What was Henry Flagler's vision for Florida?

• Provide train travel and bring growth to the state.

• To build Disney World.

• To grow oranges and make money.

• Build reservations for Native Americans.

Why did Henry Flagler first visit Florida?

• He retired.

• He wanted to go on vacation.

• His daughter dropped out of school.

• His wife was sick and the warm weather could help her.

What other ideas did Flagler have to promote growth in Florida?

• Build a mansion in St. Augustine and live there.

• Build hotels, new train systems, schools and churches.

• Build theme parks.

• Bring his business to Florida.

What company did Flagler develop in Florida?

• Standard Railway Company

• Nestle's Cookies

• Standard Oil Company

• Florida East Coast Railway

Why did Flagler continue moving farther south in Florida with his railroads and developing?

• Looking for another Fountain of Youth

• He discovered that it never rained in South Florida.

• Florida's citrus crops couldn't reach the northern states.

• He married Julia Tuttle.

What did Flagler dream he could do in Florida?

• Get rich people to move to Florida so he can get more money.

• Develop the east coast of Florida with hotels, railroads, and towns.

• Teach people to build boats.

• Make the beach a better spot to take a vacation.

What was the name of the first hotel Flagler built?

• Hotel Ponce de Leon

• Hotel Royal Palm

• Hotel Royal Poinciana

• Hotel Alcazar

What is the farthest south he extended the railroad?

• St. Augustine

• Key West

• Daytona

• Miami

What is the name of the mansion he built in Palm Beach that he lived in?

• Whitehall

• Flagler

• Poinciana

• Royal Palm

Flagler liked the name Miami better than his own name. Miami meant....

• "flagler"

• native americans

• "sweet oranges"

• "sweet water"