Florida's Historic Places: St. Augustine

What is the oldest permanent European settlement on the North American continent?

Who was the Spanish explorer that arrived off the coast of Florida on August 28, 1565?

Fill in the blank: St. Augustine was founded long before the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock, _____ years later.

• 55

• 100

• 50

• 75

In what year did Sir Francis Drake attack and burn the town of St. Augustine?

The events that led to the construction of the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine include:

• The need for a defensive structure against pirate attacks and foreign invasions.

• The desire to build a monument to celebrate Spanish victories.

• The requirement to establish a trade center in the region.

• The plan to create a residential area for settlers.

The year 1821 was significant for St. Augustine because:

• It was the year St. Augustine was founded.

• It was the year St. Augustine became part of the United States.

• It was the year St. Augustine was named a UNESCO World Heritage site.

• It was the year St. Augustine was destroyed by a hurricane.

What event caused St. Augustine to be occupied by Union troops?

Who was responsible for developing St. Augustine as a resort in the 1880s?

The Gonzalez-Alvarez House is known for being:

• the oldest surviving Spanish colonial dwelling in Florida

• a modern architectural masterpiece

• a famous haunted house

• a popular tourist attraction for its gardens

What does the Spanish Military Hospital exhibit provide a look into?

• The history of Spanish cuisine

• The daily life of soldiers

• The medical practices of the past

• The architecture of military buildings