Pioneers Background Essay Quiz

What does the term pioneer mean?

• A pioneer is a person who traveled only by a covered wagon.

• A pioneer is a person who is among the first to explore and live in a new area.

• A pioneer is the chief of the tribe.

• A pioneer is a person who makes all the decisions for the people in the area.

When did the Spanish arrive in St. Augustine?

• 1565

• The 1900's

• 10,000 years ago

• the 1700's

When did the Seminoles (The Creeks) arrive in Florida?

• 1500's

• 1600's

• 1700's

• 1900's

When did the covered wagon Americans arrive in Florida?

• Early 1600's

• Mid to Late 1800's

• The 1900's

• Mid 1700's

In what year did Florida become a state?

• 1776

• 1655

• 1880

• 1845

How did the end of the Seminole Wars help explain why pioneers migrated to Florida?

• Pioneers wanted to make friends with the Seminoles.

• Pioneers wanted to get away from the gold in California.

• Land and opportunity was now available for pioneers.

• The weather was nice in Florida.

How does the Homestead Act help explain why pioneers came to Florida?

• It said if you lived or farmed on 160 acres of land for 5 years it would be free.

• It said the pioneers received free houses for every family member.

• It offered pioneers unlimited access to land for them to pay for.

• It said the fear of disease did not scare the pioneers.

How does timber, phosphates, and oranges help explain why pioneers came to Florida?

• Thousands of people lives in Florida so they wanted to come.

• Opportunities for jobs for the people and good farming.

• They felt pressure to move to Florida and farm.

• They knew they wouldn't really find the need for those resources.

Where in Florida did most of these 19th century pioneers live?

• South in Miami

• West Coast in Tampa

• Rural areas in North and Central Florida

• East Coast near the beach

Which bug caused a fear of disease for the pioneers?

• Lovebugs

• Ants

• Flies

• Mosquitos