3. What refers an immersed aquatic plant which originated in South America but has spread to many parts of the world and is considered an invasive species in Australia, China, New Zealand, Thailand and the United States?

4. When did the government begin three Seminole "subjugation and removal efforts"?

5. One of Tom Fennell's neighbors had bell peppers worth how much money stolen from his fields?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does CITES stand for? What conflict do people have about CITES' regulations?

2. What decision did the judge reach in Laroche's case?

3. What is the only way into the Fakahatchee Strand? How was the road built?

4. Discuss the beginning history of the Fakahatchee Strand described in The Good Life.

5. What giant nursery did Tom Fennell take Susan to? What did they see there?

6. What did Motes teach Susan about orchid breeding and monopolies?

7. Who did Martin Motes take Susan to meet in Fortunes? What was Susan's impression?

8. What did the Gulf American Company sell?

9. Who had traveled to Washington D. C. on horseback to repeal a law amongst the Seminoles?

10. Describe Robert Fuchs' family. When had they begun in the orchid business?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the world of contemporary plant and orchid collecting. How many orchid collectors are there today? Has this changed considerably?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the history of Indian Reservations in the United States. How many tribes signed with the U.S. for land and assets? Did the Seminole?

Essay Topic 3

Describe John Laroche's car accident and the impact of Hurricane Andrew on Florida. When did Andrew hit?

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