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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. In ___________, the Miami area was struck by a hurricane.

2. When the Civil War ended slavery, it also ended what?

3. Slaves continued to escape to Florida. Why were slaves valuable?

4. Major General Twiggs was ordered to the area. He established a post named Fort Myers after who?

5. The survivors were taken to _________________ while the Indians retreated into the Everglades.

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Florida becoming a slave state affect those living in Florida?

2. What was the Koreshan Unity? What does this reveal about some people during this time? Are places such as the Koreshan Unity in existence today? Why or why not?

3. How was corruption and crime a part of life in Florida in this chapter? How is this also a theme of this book?

4. Describe the effects of the hurricane that hit Florida in 1926. How does this foreshadow Florida's future?

5. The University of Miami is established. What does this reveal about Florida?

6. Why were slaves so valuable? How did their value affect life in Florida at this time

7. Why did the whites want the Indians to leave?

8. Why did Billy Bowlegs leave Florida? How might this reflect the feelings of many Indians in Florida at this time?

9. What were the effects of the Yellow Fever epidemic? How have such epidemics been seen and dealt with in our own time?

10. Why were people interested in growing sugar in Florida? Is this a valid reason? Why or why not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At several points throughout Florida's history, the white men and Native Americans lived in peace.

Part 1) Describe these times in Florida's history. Why did this peace exist? How were the interests and opinions of others different than at times of war? Why were these peaceful times not lasting?

Part 2) Did peace finally win out? In the end, was there peace between the Native Americans and the whites? Why or why not? What other times of peace and war between the whites and Native Americans have existed in our country's history? Why? Overall, do you believe our country now is peaceful? Why or why not?

Part 3) Describe our country's relationship with other countries, religious groups, and ethnic groups. How does this compare to our country's history with the Native Americans? Can there ever be complete peace between our country and others? Explain.

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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