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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The ______________ settled around the great central lake.

2. A group led by Captain James Moore moved from ________________ to the Everglades, taking Indians captive for the slave trade.

3. Many of the ships were wrecked. Why?

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

5. The Indians who settled in Florida came from west of the Mississippi and spoke what language?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the funeral customs of the Tekesta. Why might they have done this?

2. How did animals end up, and stay, in Florida? How did this affect the various species?

3. Describe and explain the relationship between the Indians and blacks.

4. What is the Age of Exploration? Why did it take place?

5. How were the Americas affected by the Age of Exploration?

6. Describe the explorations of Christopher Columbus. How did inaccurate maps play a role in the discovery of the Americas?

7. How were the Indians affected by the arrival of the white man?

8. Why did Juan Ponce de Leon decide to leave Florida? What does this reveal about many explorers at this time?

9. Describe the rainy season in the Everglades.

10. Why was Mexico more desired than Florida?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many changes took place in Florida at the end of the Civil War.

Part 1) Describe Florida prior to the Civil War. Why was it like this? How did it compare to other states? How did it begin to change during the Civil War? Why did it change even more after the Civil War?

Part 2) How did these changes affect all those living in Florida? How did these changes compare to those taking place around the country? Did these changes change Florida for the better? Why or why not?

Part 3) What changes have taken place in Florida since the end of the Civil War? Why did these changes occur? How did these changes reflect other events and feelings around the country?

Essay Topic 2

The Everglades are a tropical region in Florida.

Part 1) Describe the Everglades. How do they compare to other regions on Florida? How does Florida as a whole compare to other regions of the U.S.?

Part 2) How have the Everglades changed over time? What has led to these changes? How have these changes affected other parts of Florida and the people and wildlife of Florida?

Part 3) How have other environments in the U.S. been affected by mankind? How does this compare to the affects on the Everglades? What does this reveal about mankind?

Essay Topic 3

Natural disasters occurred in Florida.

Part 1) What is considered a natural disaster? What natural disasters have taken place in Florida? What caused these disasters? How were those living in Florida affected by these disasters? How was the natural environment affected?

Part 2) Would the natural environment have been as affected by these disasters if they had not been changed by mankind? Explain. How has man tried to remedy the consequences of these disasters? Have these remedies been effective? Why or why not?

Part 3) What is being done today to help save the Everglades and other natural environments around our country? How do these efforts compare to those in the past? Has the U.S. learned from past mistakes? If so, how? If not, why not?

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