Florida Economy Booms
Why did the wealthy visitors come to Florida in the late 1800's
Warm weather, relax, recouperate
Who built many railroads along Florida's east coast
Henry Flagler
Why did many people move to Florida after World War I?
They had money and time to travel and wanted homes in warm climates
What natural disaster surprised the people in South Florida?
A night-time hurricane
What started the Great Depression?
The stock market crash
Who created the New Deal?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What state is Mrs. Dalton from?
New Jersey
Why was the US interested in Cuba's fight for independence?
$$$ in businesses and us citizens
Which industry grew because the railroads could ship quickly?
The citrus industry
Who connected Florida's Railways to Georgia?
Henry Plant
What was a "binder" during the land boom
A down payment on a piece of land
What insect badly hurt Florida's citrus?
The Mediterranean fruit fly
What happened to people's money when the savings banks closed?
They lost their money
What did the CCC provide?
Jobs, food, and clothing for young men
What town in New Jersey is Mrs. Dalton from?
Salem
Who was a Cuban revolutionary leader who visited Tampa?
Jose Marti
What happened to the citrus crops in 1894
2 freezes desroyed the crops
What did railroad builders add along the tracks to attract visitors?
Hotels
Why did the railroads slow the boom?
They were overwhelmed by the amount of building materials that needed to be shipped
What did citrus quarantines do?
They stopped fruit from being shipped and that hyrt the economy
How many people nationwide were unemployed at the worst point?
Over 12 million
Who did the WPA give jobs to?
Writers, researchers and editors
What were Mrs. Dalton's school colors?
Blue and White
Where was the 1st major battle fought?
Manila Bay in the Phillipines
Why did cigar factories bring immigrants from Cuba?
They needed skilled workers to roll the cigars.
Who linked the Panhandle to the rest of Florida by rail?
William Chipley
What caused people to stop buying land?
Land was too expensive
Why couldn't Florida recover quickly?
There was too much damage and finincial strain
Why didn't the Racing Commission tax help Florida much?
People had no money to gamble
What major railroad connection was rebuilt that helped tourism?
The Overseas Railroad to Key West
What is Tuckers new dog's name?
Cherry
Who were the "rough riders"
A group of cowboys and athletes led by Theodore Roosevelt
What was made from pine tar?
Turpentine
How did the railrads help Florida grow?
They solved the transportation problem and opened areas for development
Name one natural event that hurt the boom.
Hurricane or freeze
Why did Florida enter a depression before the rest of the country?
Storms, freezes, and the fruit fly.
Why couldn't families buy goods and services?
They had no money
Name on Florida writer tied to the New Deal programs
Zora Neale Hurston
Where does Tucker live?
Oklahoma
Why was Florida important in the war?
Many cities were used for military bases.