Seminoles
How did the Seminoles form?
They were originally tribes from Alabama and Georgia, But they moved to Florida.
Who is Ponce De Leon?
Juan Ponce de León was a Spanish explorer. In 1508–1509 he explored and settled Puerto Rico, founding the colony’s oldest settlement, Caparra, near San Juan. He is also credited with being the first European to reach Florida (1513).
When the Treaty of Paris was signed, who took over Florida?
"West Florida was a colony of the Kingdom of Great Britain from 1763 until 1783 when it was ceded to Spain as part of the Treaty of Paris (1783)."
When was the Castillo De San Marcos established?
1695
What are Seminoles?
Native Americans and Enslaved Africans looking for FREEDOM!
What did Juan Ponce De Leon discover
Juan Ponce de León is credited with being the first European to reach Florida. In April 1513 he landed on the coast of Florida at a site between Saint Augustine and Melbourne Beach. He named the region Florida because it was discovered at Easter time (Spanish: Pascua Florida).
What were the Spanish Land Grants?
Spanish Land Grants were claims filed by Florida settlers after the territory transfer to the United States in 1821. They had to prove land ownership through documentation and testimonials to the US government, confirmed or unconfirmed by land commissions, federal courts, or the US Congress.
When did the Castillo de San Marcos start construction?
1672
What is one Meaning for the word: Seminole?
Wild people
How did Puns de Leon die?
In 1521 Juan Ponce de León sailed to Florida with two ships and 200 men and landed near Charlotte Harbor. There he was wounded by an arrow during an Indian attack, and he died after being returned to Cuba.
What did the Seminoles wear?
turbans and feathers, hunting shirt or jacket and leggings
Who designed el Castillo de San Marcos?
Ignacio Daza and Pedro Ruiz de Olano
Another meaning for seminole
runaway
When was Puns de Leon born?
1460
What did the Seminoles eat?
Quail, pig, duck, bear, rabbit, turtle, fish, oysters, grain, roots, and fruits.
What is El Castillo De San Marcos made of?
Qoquina
When did the Seminole wars start and end?
1817-1858
Puerto Rico’s third largest city, Ponce, is named in his honor. Why?
That was his first expedition point
When did Florida become a state of the U.S.?
Florida was admitted as the 27th state on March 3, 1845
Why did the Spanish build It?
To better defend St. Augustine against challengers.