Florida studies 14
How did America get rid of pirates. What did the government decided to set up?
an anti-piracy squadrom
Why was Tallahassee picked to be the capital of Florida once it was a U.S. territory?
Because it was located halfway between the two cities, was made the capital to avoid jealousy between Pensacola and St. Augustine.
In what US dollar bill is the face of President Andrew Jackson?
$20 bill
What was the capital of East Florida? West Florida?
The capital of East Florida was St. Augustine. The capital of West Florida was Pensacola.
jealous
feeling or showing envy of someone or their advantages
salary
payment for work done; fee or wage
Capital of West Florida
Pensacola
When did Florida become a U.S. territory?
1821
What can you do in Volusia County?
500 NASCAR race and driving motorcycles, has a festival and the Blue Springs Manatee Festival in the winter.
compare and contrast rabbits and hares
Rabbits are born blind and with no hair. Hares are born with hair and their eyes open. Also Rabbits run fast. Hares jump high.
oldest city in the country and capital of East Florida
St. Augustine
Who assisted General Andrew Jackson in driving the British troops away from the Gulf of Mexico during the Battle of New Orleans, the last battle in the war of 1812?
Jean LaFitte's pirates, militiamen, American Indians and African Americans
resignation
an act of giving up a position
Why was Jackson sent back to the same area in 1817?
because an attack that killed a boatload of American soldiers
What can you do in Seminole County?
fish and boat year round, hike, go to the zoo and botanical gardens and take a ZoomAir adventure course.
Shrewdly
wise and knowing
What is the county seat of Seminole County?
Sanford
bargaining
The act of trading, selling or buying something of value
unencumbered
Free of outstanding obligations, such as land grants and debts
Huguenots
French Lutheran who came to Florida seeking religious freedom
Who was the first military governor of Florida?
Andrew Jackson
What name was Jackson known as? Why?
Old Hickory, because he was as strong and tough as hickory wood
Spain shrewdly traded Florida for the United States claim on the______________region and enough money to pay off $5 Million in Spanish____________owed to American business
Texas, debts
Which was the last battle of the war?
The Battle of New Orleans
Where did Spain leaders go after Andrew Jackson claimed Pensacola for the United States?
They were shipped to Cuba
What happened to the pirates after Florida became U.S. territory?
government officials started hunting the pirates. They formed an anti-piracy squadrom and based it in Key West. Later Fort Zachary Taylor was built.
What did the king of Spain do after getting Florida back?
he believed the U.S. would want FL for keeps. He decided to sell FL for what he could get, rader than wait to lose it once again
Where is Tallahassee located?
right in between St. Augustine and Pensacola, in the middle.
salary
payment for work done
list 5 things about responsability
1. if someone gives you a job to do, you do it 2. if you say that you are going to do something for someone, you do it 3. people can depend on you 4. people can rely on you 5. people can trust you
What is the county seat of Volusia County?
DeLand
What president gave Florida back to Spain even after Jackson had overthrown the Spanish government?
President Monroe
Who is the president gave Florida back to Spain after Andrew Jackson claimed the region for the United States?
President Monroe
What is the capitol of Florida?
Tallahasee
Where was decided to be the capitol of Florida? Why?
Tallahassee because to avoid jealousy between the St. Augustine and Pensacola.
Florida first civilian governor
William P. Duval
Who was the first civilian governor of Florida?
William P. Duval
civilian
a citizen not employed by the military
civilian
a citizen or member of society who is not employed by the military
land grants
a gift of land made and honored by the government
Bargain
making a deal to trade, buy or sell something