Fort Mose

What did the mother and her child run out of while escaping?

• Water

• Bread and vegetables

• Clothes

• Shoes

Who issued a law in 1693 that granted freedom to escaped enslaved people?

• The Governor of Florida

• President of the United States

• Queen Elizabeth of England

• King Charles II of Spain

What was required of the escapees in exchange for their freedom?

• To join the Catholic Church and the militia

• To leave the country

• To work for the Spanish government

• To pay a fee

What was the original name of Fort Mose?

• Fort Liberty

• Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose

• Fort Freedom

• Santa Maria Fort

What skills did the residents of Fort Mose bring with them?

• Farming and guarding

• Teaching and writing

• Sailing and fishing

• Blacksmithing and carpentry

What happened in 1740 involving Fort Mose?

• It was attacked by English soldiers

• It was discovered by archaeologists

• It was expanded to include more huts

• It was abandoned

Where did many residents of Fort Mose move after Spain ceded Florida to the British?

• To Spain

• To Mexico

• To Cuba

• To the Carolinas

What can visitors to Fort Mose Historic State Park enjoy today?

• Shopping centers

• A modern museum

• Reenactments and demonstrations

• A theme park

What was the main reason people sought refuge in Fort Mose?

• To convert to Catholicism

• To escape enslavement

• To find work

• To join the Spanish militia

What helped the freedom seekers reach Fort Mose?

• A river

• A secret tunnel

• Guidance from Native Americans

• A map