Changes in Control
Which Treaty ended the French and Indian War?
The Treaty of Paris
What was the name of the Native American tribe who formed from “runaways” that fought back against the Spanish?
The Seminole
Which general and future President invaded Florida during the First Seminole War?
Andrew Jackson
Who were the only people who could vote to approve Florida's first Constitution?
White men
The United States and Florida both use a system where we elect people to make decisions for us. What is this system called?
Representative Government
What was the name of the famous French fort built along the St. John’s River near Jacksonville?
Fort Caroline
How did European exploration change the agriculture of Native American tribes?
More traditional farming, required more land.
Name the treaty that made Florida a United States territory in 1819.
The Adams-Onis Treaty
What document did Florida model their Constitution after?
The U.S. Constitution
The Governor is a part of which branch of government?
The executive branch
Great Britain
Name two positive effects of European exploration on Native Americans
Christianity, jewelry, new food, new technology, etc
What is the name of the law passed in 1828 that allowed American settlers to kick Native Americans off of their land?
The Indian Removal Act
Before even becoming a state, the U.S moved Florida’s capital to __________________.
Tallahassee
The executive, legislative, and judicial branches all have the ability to limit each other's power. This is known as:
Checks and balances
The Spanish traded Florida to the British in exchange for which island?
Cuba
What is the name of a traditional Seminole House?
A chickee
After the Second Seminole War, 3,000 Seminole were forced to move to Oklahoma and live on which reservation?
The Creek Reservation
From 1861-`868, Florida had 3 new Constitutions! What happened during that time that caused so much change.
The American Civil War
Name the two types of local government
Count and municipal government