Vocab
The way a group of people does something is called their ________.
Custom
What were African Americans prevented from doing before the 1960's that violated their Civil Rights?
Voting
Which amusement park brings many visitors to Florida each year to learn about marine wildlife?
Sea World
Which Florida city hosts the World of Nations Celebration?
Jacksonville
The refusal to buy or do something is called ___________
A boycott
What happened after the Supreme Court heard the case brought by Linda Brown?
Schools had to start bringing together students of all races
What are 2 types of workers that were needed in the space industry in Florida?
Scientists and Engineers
Which Florida city hosts the Fiesta of Five Flags?
Pensacola
a coastal area where trees and shrubs grow in salty water is called ___________
A mangrove
What did 2 African American women in Tallahassee do that helped integrate Tallahassee’s bus system?
refused to give up their seats to white passengers
Why are tourists attracted to Florida's climate?
Florida has a mild climate and warm temperatures
How have immigrants contributed to Florida's culture and economy?
They have opened businesses, built communities, and shared customs with other Floridians
A __________ is and set aside to protect the landforms, plants, and animals living on it
preserve
What role did Florida play in the Civil Rights Movement?
The Tallahassee Bus Boycott brought attention to segregation in FL. Also, protesters in St. Augustine helped convince Congress to pass the Civil Rights Act
A family is coming from another state to visit the Kennedy Space Center. How would this help Florida’s economy?
The family would spend money at Florida's businesses
What helped Florida become a world leader in the space program?
President Kennedy announced plans to send Americans to the moon. NASA hired thousands of people to work at Cape Canaveral
A __________ is a point of land that sticks into the ocean
cape
Who is the reverend that organized the Tallahassee Bus Boycott?
Charles Kenzie
Why was the space industry good for Florida's economy?
The space industry provided many jobs for Floridians at Cape Canaveral
Which Cuban American singer has sold millions of albums and moved to the United States when she was a child?
Gloria Estefan