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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XVII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Mikasukis and the _______________ did not get along and they didn't have much to do with the escaped slaves.
(a) Talasis.
(b) Seminoles.
(c) Calusas.
(d) Creeks.

2. They had no metals or flints to work with, only _________.
(a) Bone.
(b) Shells.
(c) Copper.
(d) Stone.

3. The maps they made contained many errors. Why?
(a) They were very careless.
(b) They did not find maps to be of much importance.
(c) They did not have the precision instruments required to correctly determine latitude and longitude.
(d) They were not very intelligent.

4. There are usually ________________ in late September and October.
(a) Hurricanes.
(b) Tornadoes.
(c) Earthquakes.
(d) Snow storms.

5. In ______________, Governor William S. Jennings invalidated the swamp land grants to the railroads.
(a) 1903.
(b) 1923.
(c) 1913.
(d) 1893.

Short Answer Questions

1. New technology resulted in navigation equipment like compasses and astrolabes, even though they had few _________.

2. He reached ____________ and felt that his final destination was just beyond.

3. Why did the Americans sign many treaties with the Indians?

4. There was a ___________________ epidemic after the Spanish American war.

5. Dr. Cyrus Teed founded the _________________ which was devoted to communal living.

(see the answer key)

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