What can we infer with the knowledge that St. Augustine is the oldest city founded by Europeans in the U.S.A.?

St. Augustine is the oldest city ever formed in this country?

Which statement is correct?

Pasco County lies south of Hernando County.

What international industry is common to Miami and Orlando?

The tourism industry has developed in both cities.

Which of the following are facts about the city of Tampa, Florida? PICK ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY.

Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders were stationed there., Hernando de Soto and Ponce de Leon explored there., It was built at the site of Fort Brooke.

How did the city of Pensacola, Florida get its nickname?

Pensacola has been ruled by a total of 5 different countries.

When did the Spanish settle in the New World?

The Spanish settled here in Florida before the English at Jamestown.

Why was Tallahassee chosen as the location for the state capital of Florida?

Tallahassee was between the old capitals of West and East Florida.

What statement is true?

The seat of Hernando County lies further west than the seat of Pasco County

Why is Tallahassee a good location for the Florida State University Seminoles?

Tallahassee used to be a Seminole Indian village.

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1
What can we infer with the knowledge that St. Augustine is the oldest city founded by Europeans in the U.S.A.?
St. Augustine is the oldest city ever formed in this country?
Spain had the rights to form the oldest city, not another European country.
If it wasn't for the settling of St. Augustine FL would not have Europeans
There are older cities in the United States founded by people from France.
2
Which statement is correct?
Hernando County is bordered by Lake Okeechobee.
Hernando County is south of Miami-Dade County.
Lake Okeechobee is north of Hernando County.
Pasco County lies south of Hernando County.
3
What international industry is common to Miami and Orlando?
The space industry has developed in both cities.
Neither city has a major waterway to ship goods internationally.
There are no common industries between the two cities.
The tourism industry has developed in both cities.
4
Which of the following are facts about the city of Tampa, Florida? PICK ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY.
Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders were stationed there.
It is the oldest city in Florida.
Hernando de Soto and Ponce de Leon explored there.
It was built at the site of Fort Brooke.
5
What is the best way citizens of a city can help solve community problems?
volunteer time and talent
move away
make a law against problems
call the president
6
How did the city of Pensacola, Florida get its nickname?
The Blue Angels are based at Naval Air Station Pensacola.
Many people go to Pensacola, Florida for spring break every year.
It was the capital of West Florida.
Pensacola has been ruled by a total of 5 different countries.
7
Spain was the first ____________ country to establish a permanent settlement in the New World.
United States
English
European
Asian
8
Which factor contributed most to Miami's economic development?
the fort
the citrus industry
cigar making
the railroad
9
What city likely contributes the most to Florida's economy through tourism?
Orlando
St. Augustine
Tampa
Jacksonville
10
When did the Spanish settle in the New World?
Tampa is older than St. Augustine because it has an American Indian name.
The Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth Rock got here before the Spanish.
The Spanish settled here in Florida before the English at Jamestown.
St. Augustine wasn't founded until Fort Castillo de San Marcos was done.
11
The first European country to establish a permanent settlement in the New World was England.
False
True
12
Why was Tallahassee chosen as the location for the state capital of Florida?
The Apalachee, Creek, English, & Seminoles all lived there at some time.
Tallahassee was between the old capitals of West and East Florida.
Native Americans liked the fertile land because they could grow food.
The land was cheap so the state saved money by putting the capital there.
13
The first city in the United States was Miami, Florida.
True
False
14
What statement is true?
The seat of Hernando County lies further east than the seat of Pasco County
The seat of Hernando County lies further west than the seat of Pasco County
The seat of Pasco County lies southwest of the seat of Hernando County.
A map scale is needed to determine the answer.
15
Why is Tallahassee a good location for the Florida State University Seminoles?
The University of Florida was already in Gainesville, Florida.
Tallahassee used to be a Seminole Indian village.
Native Americans liked the fertile land because they could grow food.
Tallahassee is the capital so it got first pick.
16
What is the nickname of the city of Pensacola, Florida?
Home of the Blue Angels
City of Five Flags
The Sunshine City
Panhandle's Best Kept Secret

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