Early Florida

In the 1800s Florida's economy dependend on what industry?

• agriculture (farming)

• shipmaking

• railroads

• indistrial (clothing and products)

What was one of Middle Florida's most important crop?

• Wheat

• Cotton

• Tobacco

• Sugar

Why did Governor Duval decided to make Tallehassee?

• It had the most people living there

• It is halfway between the old capitals

• It is in the center of Florida

• It was moved by popular vote

In what city did the US first raise a US Flag in Florida?

• Jacksonville

• St.Augustine

• Pensecola

• Tallahassee

Why was Andrew Jackson sent to Florida in 1817

• To fight the French

• To fight the Timucans

• To return African Americans who escaped from slavery

• To fight the British

What is cause for Spain giving up Florida

• The US won a war against Spain

• Spain realized they could not defend Florida.

• The people of Florida voted to join the US

• The US bought FL from Spain

What is a treaty?

• A cute way to say treat

• A verbal agreement between people

• An official agreement betwen two countries

• A end of a war

A first person from a group who settles an area is called___.

• Exlorer

• Adventurer

• Trailblazer

• Pioneer

What year did the Revolutionary War start?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1976

• 1706

Many Floridians were loyal to Great Britian

• True

• False