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The state of Florida is what kind of land mass? a. Island b. Peninsula c. Continent d. Mountain
b. Peninsula
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What body of water lies west of Florida? a. The Atlantic Ocean b. The Pacific Ocean c. The Bering Strait d. The Gulf of Mexico
d. The Gulf of Mexico
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Florida’s climate patterns have given the state which nickname? a. The desert state b. The windy state c. The sunshine state d. The hurricane state
c. The sunshine state
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Florida has a high population, what are two of Florida’s more urban areas? a. Jacksonville & Tampa b. Inverness & Citrus Springs c. Ocala & Starke d. Brooksville & Orange Park
a. Jacksonville & Tampa
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Which coastal Native tribe primarily used fishing and NOT farming as a means to get food? a. The Timucua Tribe b. The Apalachee Tribe c. The Tocobaga Tribe d. The Calusa Tribe
d. The Calusa Tribe
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Why did the Spaniards want to explore Florida? a. To harvest palm trees b. To find gold and silver c. To raise chickens d. To enjoy the sandy beaches
b. To find gold and silver
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Identify two countries that controlled Florida before it became a United States Territory. a. Spain & France b. England & Italy c. Germany & Russia d. France & Norway
a. Spain & France
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Which Florida city is the oldest European settlement? a. Orlando b. Jacksonville c. St. Augustine d. Miami
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How did Florida’s communities change when Florida became a state in 1845? a. The number of businesses grew b. The communities gave up all their resources c. The people all learned how to farm d. The towns all built airports
a. The number of businesses grew
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After the Union won the Civil War in 1865, what did the United States demand Florida do to become a state again? a. To burn all the cotton they grew that year b. To imprison all the confederate soldiers c. To give up all the cattle they raised that year d. To rewrite their state constitution to give more rights to Black Americans
d. To rewrite their state constitution to give more rights to Black Americans
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After Hamilton Disston bought and drained lots of Florida land, which industry began to really take off? a. Fishing b. Railroads c. Racing d. Farming
b. Railroads
300
How did the Spanish-American war affect Florida? a. The war brought lots of people to the state and many stayed afterwards b. The war caused Florida farmers to lose their crops c. The war ravaged the beaches and Florida’s people couldn’t swim d. The war allowed Florida’s people to migrate to northern states
a. The war brought lots of people to the state and many stayed afterwards
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How did immigrants help Florida’s industries grow in the late 1800s? a. Immigrants went back to their home countries b. Immigrants traveled to Europe c. Immigrants started businesses and worked different jobs d. Immigrants liked living near the swamps of Florida
c. Immigrants started businesses and worked different jobs
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What was one cause of Florida’s growth in the 1920s? a. A Hurricane came and wiped out most of Florida’s businesses b. Alligators became a good source of food for people c. People began to mine for gold on the beaches d. Developer’s built roads, houses, and hotels in Florida
d. Developer’s built roads, houses, and hotels in Florida
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What was one challenge Floridian’s faced during the Great Depression? a. Many Floridians built many new highways b. Many Floridians bought more stocks in companies c. Many Floridians lost their jobs when businesses failed d. Many Floridians enjoyed the long vacation
c. Many Floridians lost their jobs when businesses failed
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How did Florida play a role in World War II? a. Florida’s warm climate and flat land made it a great place to build military bases b. The soldiers wanted to fish in the everglades c. Florida’s swamps were good places to hide when the enemy invaded d. Florida’s mountains shielded the state from attack
a. Florida’s warm climate and flat land made it a great place to build military bases
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What was the end result of the Civil Rights Act being passed in 1964? a. More highways were built b. Segregation ended c. Native tribes got their lands back d. The taxes were raised
b. Segregation ended
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What was an effect of NASA moving their launch site to Florida? a. Florida became a target for attacks from aliens b. Cape Canaveral became the new capital of the Florida c. Florida had a new tourist attraction and more job opportunities d. Many Floridians left the state for fear of an explosion
c. Florida had a new tourist attraction and more job opportunities
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Today, Florida has received the most immigrants from what country listed below? a. Peru b. Cuba c. Jamaica d. India
b. Cuba
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Which of the following is a good reason that businesses are attracted to Florida? a. Special tax rules for business owners b. Good airports and seaports for exporting and importing c. Reasonably good climate and land resources
d. All of the above
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What was Henry Flagler’s contribution to Florida’s economy? a. Henry built the Florida East Coast Railway b. Henry started the state’s largest orange grove c. Henry became the first governor d. Henry built the most successful cruise line in the 1800s
a. Henry built the Florida East Coast Railway
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Who is in charge of the State’s Executive Branch of the government? a. The Governor b. The County Commissioner c. The Mayor d. The Judge
a. The Governor
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What is the purpose of the State’s Legislative Branch of the government? a. Enforce the laws b. Veto a suggested law or bill c. Hold trials and hearings d. Write the suggested laws or bill
d. Write the suggested laws or bill
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Why is it important for people of legal age to vote in the elections? a. To make money and buy a car b. To choose appropriate people to run our government c. To make sure that voter can move to another state d. To choose which store the voter can shop at
b. To choose appropriate people to run our government