Florida Road to Statehood Test

When did Spanish explorers first arrive in Florida?

• Early 1400s

• Early 1500s

• Early 1600s

• Early 1700s

What was the first permanent European settlement in the U.S.?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• St. Augustine

• Roanoke

Which war impacted Florida between 1754 and 1763?

• The American Revolution

• The French and Indian War

• The War of 1812

• The Civil War

Why did Spain side with the French during the French and Indian War?

• Economic benefits

• Fear of British attacks

• Cultural ties

• Religious reasons

What happened to many Spanish residents of Florida during the British Period?

• They moved to Mexico

• They left for Cuba

• They stayed in Florida

• They moved to Canada

How was Florida divided during the British Period?

• North and South Florida

• East and West Florida

• Central and Coastal Florida

• Upper and Lower Florida

What challenges did settlers face in Florida during the British Period?

• Cold winters

• Lack of water

• Hot summers and diseases

• Frequent earthquakes

What was the post-war outcome for Florida after the American Revolution?

• Florida became independent

• Florida was returned to Spain

• Florida remained with Great Britain

• Florida was divided into two states

What did Spanish law allow enslaved individuals to do during the Second Spanish Period in 1783?

• Gain freedom by joining the military

• Work on plantations

• Move to another country

• Start their own businesses

Who led military campaigns against the Seminole Indians in 1819?

• Andrew Jackson

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison