Everglades National Park - The Watson Place

Everglades National Park - The Watson Place

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Interactive Video

History, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

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The video provides an overview of Everglades Area Tours, focusing on educational kayak tours in the National Park. It highlights the history of Watson's Place, a popular campsite and former sugar cane plantation. The narrative delves into the life of Edgar Watson, a notorious gunslinger who owned the plantation, detailing his infamous actions and eventual demise.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of Everglades Area Tours?

Educational kayak tours

Fishing expeditions

Wildlife conservation

Adventure sports

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary function of the Smallwood store in the community?

A place for entertainment

A social and political hub

A religious center

A transportation hub

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was the sugar cane mill powered at Watson's plantation?

By hand

Using a steam engine

With a Model T car

By horses

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Edgar Watson notorious for?

Being a famous explorer

Building railroads

Owning a large plantation

Being a gunslinger

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to Edgar Watson after his death?

He was cremated

He was buried in Everglade City

His body was moved to Fort Myers

He was buried at sea