Post-Reconstruction Politics
Who was the governor of Florida in 1877 who pledged a middle-of-the-road program?
George F. Drew
What crop was dominant in Florida's economy post-Civil War, along with corn, vegetables, and sugarcane?
Cotton
Who was the railroad magnate responsible for building the Plant System, which connected Florida to northern states?
Henry Plant
What was one of the main objectives of the Farmers’ Alliance when it was formed in 1887?
-To focus on economic issues
-Establish an income tax
- Easing the burden of loan payment
- To support government regulation
Who was the Florida governor from 1905 to 1909 who led significant Progressive reforms?
Napoleon Bonaparte Broward
What major natural disaster struck Florida in 1886, causing widespread crop damage?
Record-low temperatures
What legislative change in 1885 significantly marginalized Black citizens?
The New Constitution of 1885, which established voter suppression tactics like poll taxes.
What was the name of the 1881 land sale that aimed to spur economic growth by selling 4 million acres of Florida land?
The Hamilton Disston Land Sale
What major freeze in the winter of 1894-95 spurred Henry Flagler to extend his railroad to Miami?
The Citrus Industry Freeze of 1894-95
Napoleon Bonaparte Broward was the leader of the populist- progressive movement, which addressed the need of who?
-Laborers
-Farmers
What large-scale environmental project was initiated by Governor Broward to convert land for agricultural use?
The Everglades drainage project
What Florida city experienced a devastating fire in 1901 that destroyed over 146 blocks?
Jacksonville
What was the primary concern of Black citizens after Northern soldiers left Florida in 1877?
They feared for their safety and future without federal protection.
In 1912, Henry Morrison Flager's _________ _________ __________ Railway was completed.
Florida East Coast
Which Florida city became a hub for the Spanish-American War due to its railroad and port connections?
Tampa
What were the Ocala Demands, and how did they influence national politics?
A list of demands from the Farmers Alliance in 1890 advocating economic reforms; it became part of the Populist Party’s platform.
Was Florida's literacy rate among the South's lowest or highest?
Lowest
What epidemic broke out in Jacksonville in 1888, leading to the creation of Florida's State Board of Public Health?
Yellow fever
What was the primary financial issue Florida faced after the Civil War under Governor Drew?
Increased costs of government operations and tripled taxation.
Which system allowed private contractors to use convict labor, often under brutal conditions, to lower state expenses?
The convict leasing system
What city became famous for automobile racing (1903)?
Daytona Beach
Which group was marginalized politically after the 1885 Constitution, especially through voter suppression tactics like separate ballot boxes and poll taxes?
Black citizens
What organization did women like May Mann Jennings lead to promote social reforms such as suffrage and environmental conservation?
The Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs
How much financial damage did the severe freeze of 1895 cause to Florida’s citrus and vegetable industries?
$100 million