Florida History and Geography Assessment

The video explores Florida's rich history, from its geological formation to its role as a vacation hotspot. It covers early human settlements, European colonization, and the state's journey through British and Spanish rule. Florida's path to statehood, involvement in the Civil War, and its growth in the 20th century are also discussed, highlighting its agricultural boom, tourism industry, and significance in Cold War politics.

What natural resources were formed due to Florida's geological history?

• Oil and Natural Gas

• Potash and Phosphorite

• Gold and Silver

• Coal and Iron

Which prehistoric animals' fossils can be found in Florida?

• Pterodactyls

• Woolly Mammoths

• Dinosaurs

• Saber-tooth tigers and Mastodons

What was the primary lifestyle of the earliest human inhabitants in Florida?

• Agriculturalists

• Hunter-gatherers

• Fishermen

• Nomadic herders

Which tribe in Florida did not practice agriculture?

• Kusa

• Appalache

• Uka

• Seminole

Who was the first European to colonize the Florida peninsula?

• Christopher Columbus

• Juan Ponce de Leon

• Hernando de Soto

• Francisco Pizarro

What was the first permanent European city established in what would become the United States?

• New Orleans

• St. Augustine

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

Which war led to the British gaining control of Florida in 1763?

• War of 1812

• American Revolution

• Seven Years' War

• Spanish-American War

What was a significant change in Florida after it became a US territory in 1821?

• Discovery of gold

• Introduction of slavery

• End of Spanish missions

• Protection of escaped slaves ended

Which state was the third to secede from the United States and join the Confederacy?

• Georgia

• South Carolina

• Florida

• Alabama

What major industry began in Florida due to the development of railroads in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• Fishing

• Manufacturing

• Mining

• Tourism