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What is the name of the cattle breed descended from the cattle brought by Ponce De Leon?

Cattle 
(Miami Lake’s original residents, ca. 1962, credit: HistoryMiami)

 When Ponce de Leon arrived in Florida in 1513 he brought with him cattle.  The cattle were brought to America to create a steady food source for the newly founded Spanish colonies.  Before the Spanish arrival neither cattle nor horses had lived in the Americas.  Descendents of the cattle brought to Florida by Ponce de Leon are still alive today.

 

A. Cracker Cows

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In what part of Miami did most of the training in WWII take place?

Officer Candidates Standing at attention, facing a hotel swimming pool 

(Officer candidates standing at attention, facing a hotel swimming pool, ca 1942.  Credit: HistoryMiami)

During World War II the United States used Miami as a major training location for troops.  The military chose Miami because of its warm temperatures all year long, lending itself to a full year of training. 

 A: Miami Beach

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