Columbian Exchange and Florida's Economy

True/False:

In the Columbian Exchange, new products and ideas flowed only from Spain to the Americas.

• True

• False

Which detail from the text supports the claim that the citrus industry is an important part of Florida’s economy?

• "Thousands of years ago, ancient Chinese farmers crossed the fruit with mandarin oranges and pomelos to make the fruit sweet."

• "Packers, sorters, and inspectors select and organize the fruit. Truck drivers transport the fruit to grocery stores."

• "Orange juice is the official beverage of Florida. There’s even an orange on the Florida license plate!"

• “The trees cover more than 500,000 acres of Florida land and the industry provides around 76,000 jobs.”

In Florida, what did the Spanish try to establish?

• Patriots

• Nothing

• Colonies

• Schools

What was one advancement Native Americans of Florida gained from contact with the Spanish and other European nations?

• vast farm fields

• freedom from enslavement

• metal tools and weapons

• money and investment opportunities

Spain once controlled Florida, but the only Spanish influence in Florida today is Spanish architecture.

• True

• False

True of False: Native Americans used weapons made from wood and stone

• True

• False

What are Spanish roofs made from?

• Red clay

• Sand

• Play dough

• Brick

True/False

The number of Timucuan people in Florida decreased due to European diseases, forced labor, and violent conflict in Florida.

• True

• False

Multiple Response Indicate the two answer choices that best answer the question.

Which two responses best describe the effects of Spanish rule in Florida on residents of Florida today?

• Citizens in Florida are mostly descendants of the Spanish colonists and explorers.

• Every citizen of Florida must still become citizens of Spain.

• Spanish architecture can be seen throughout the state.

• The names of many places in Florida still have Spanish names.

How many parts were Florida divided into in the 1500s

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8