Vocabulary
loss
a situation in which you sell something for less money than you paid for it.
During World War I, which Florida city became home to the Navy's first flight school?
Pensacola
What is a loan?
When money is lent to someone, usually from a bank.
What were the main uses for Camp Blanding, one of Florida's largest military bases, during World War II?
training troops and holding prisoners' of war
a time when the amount of food or supplies that can be purchased is limited by the government.
Why did some people that buying land in Florida during the land boom was like buying "land by the gallon"?
Some landowners took advantage of eager buyers and sold them land that was under water.
How did Mediterranean Fruit Flies affect the citrus industry?
Thousands of workers in Florida's citrus industry lost their jobs.
What countries were most of the prisoners of war at Camping Blanding from?
Germany and Italy
sabateour
someone who tries to attack secretly
Which owner of the Orange Belt Railway created St. Petersburg as the last stop of his railroad?
Peter Demens
What was one reason that many banks failed after the hurricane in 1926?
Many northern newcomers fled back north, and so much money was taken out of the banks that many failed.
How did Floridian children help on the home front during World War II?
They volunteered to collect rubber, cans, and grease recycle for the war.
depression
a time when business activity is slow and many people are unemployed
Dixie Highway
What were some of the ways that the Great Depression affected people in Florida?
It made the land bust worst.
People owed money for land purchases or destroyed property.
In 1931, two railroads ran out of money and Florida banks closed.
Many people lost their homes and came to Florida looking for jobs and to stay warm. This increased the number of unemployed people in the state. Other families had to leave Florida because there was no work.
What were Floridians ordered to do so that German submarines would not see U.S. ships?
turn off their lights at night
What were some of the reasons that Florida's land boom came to an end in the 1920s?
Demand for land began to drop while prices stayed high. More landowners than developers tried to sell land because they had paid too much for it. Land developers began to lower land prices, hoping to attract buyers. This led to more people trying to sell their land than people trying to buy it.
stocks
shares, or portions, of ownership in companies.
How did car contribute to the Land Boom in the 1920s?
Americans had money to spend on new cars and vacations. Cars meant people could travel more easily and many people living in the northern states came to Florida for warm-weather vacations. As a result, land developers built hotels, roads, and other tourist attractions. Also, some visitors decided to stay in and Florida and bought land.
Which part of President Roosevelt's New Deal hired artists to create art and perform plays in their communities?
Work Progress Administration
Which Floridian Hero was given the first Medal of Honor in World War II for helping another unit even after being short?
Alexander Niniger
How did the U.S. come to join World War II?
Japan attacked Hiroshima.