In 1962, Florida was the scene for a “build-up” of our nation’s armed forces, due to a crisis with the USSR over missile bases in what country?

 

(US Missile Base, Everglades, FL ca.1964, Credit: HistoryMiami)

In 1917 Russia changed from an imperial government to a communist government.  From that point on relations between the United States and the newly named USSR were tense.  After WWII tensions mounted to become what we now call the Cold War.

 

A. Cuba

What was Marjory Stoneman Douglas’s book about?

 

(Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Credit: HistoryMiami)

A Florida writer, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, wrote about the greatest expanse of sawgrass on earth.  It has also been called the widest, shallowest, and strangest river in America.  Her efforts also have been essential in the conservation of this area.

 

a. The Everglades

When did the Second Seminole War begin?

 

(Apauly-Tustennuggee, ca. 1843, credit: HistoryMiami)

In 1830 President Andrew Jackson signed a law that became known as the Indian Removal Act.  The law required all Native Americans living east of the Mississippi River to move to Oklahoma.  This law affected the Seminole living here in South Florida, many of whom decided to fight back.  The fight between the Seminole and the United States government became known as the Seminole Wars.

 

A: 1835

What was the name of the French fort in Northern Florida

 
(Fort __________, ca.1591 .  Credit: HistoryMiami)

In 1564 a Huguenot fort was established in Northern Florida.  When the Spanish king learned the French had settled in Florida he sent Pedro Menendez to reclaim Florida for Spain.  When Menendez arrived he killed the French, and created a permanent settlement for Spain.

What was the name of the French fort in Northern Florida

 
(Fort __________, ca.1591 .  Credit: HistoryMiami)

In 1564 a Huguenot fort was established in Northern Florida.  When the Spanish king learned the French had settled in Florida he sent Pedro Menendez to reclaim Florida for Spain.  When Menendez arrived he killed the French, and created a permanent settlement for Spain.

 

A. Ft Caroline