Florida History Quiz

What was the status of Florida at the start of the 19th century?

• It was an independent nation

• It was a British colony

• It was a Spanish territory

• It was part of the United States

Which treaty ceded Florida to the United States in 1819?

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Adams-Onis Treaty

• The Treaty of Ghent

• The Louisiana Purchase

Why was Florida's location considered strategic in the early 19th century?

• It was a major trade hub for Asia

• It was rich in gold and silver

• It was a focal point of geopolitical interests for Spain, Britain, and the United States

• It had a large and powerful military presence

Which tribe played a critical role in early 19th century Florida and resisted European and American encroachments?

• The Cherokee tribe

• The Apache tribe

• The Seminole tribe

• The Navajo tribe

What was one of the conflicts that the Seminole tribe fought against the Americans?

• The Revolutionary War

• The Seminole Wars

• The Civil War

• World War I

Which figure is known for his military campaigns in Florida and policies like the Indian Removal Act during his presidency?

• John Quincy Adams

• John C. Calhoun

• George Washington

• Andrew Jackson

What did the events and figures of early 19th century Florida set the stage for?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Gold Rush

• The complex journey towards statehood and nation debates on issues like slavery and states' rights

• The establishment of the first universities

What does the word "Seminole" mean in the Creek language?

• People of the swamp

• Runaway or wild one

• United tribes

• Native warrior

Which tribes did the Seminole Tribe originate from?

• The Apache Confederacy

• The Cherokee Nation

• The Creek Confederacy

• The Navajo Nation

The Seminole Tribe's culture is a fusion of which influences?

• Indigenous Creek traditions and European customs

• Indigenous Creek traditions and African-American and Spanish customs

• Indigenous Cherokee traditions and French customs

• Indigenous Navajo traditions and British customs