People of Florida

Who were the first people to live in Florida?

• African Americans

• Native Americans

• European Americans

• Asian Americans

Which of these is a major contribution that Native Americans made to Florida?

• city names

• jazz music

• railroads

• theme parks

Which group influenced Florida to have signs in Spanish in shops and restaurants?

• African Americans

• Native Americans

• Hispanic Americans

• Asian Americans

One reason Hispanic Americans came to Florida is because they _________

• learned about the state's growing tourism industry.

• were attracted by Florida's warm and sunny climate.

• thought they could offer their advanced computer skills.

• Wanted everyone in the world to speak Spanish

Which group was the first to come AFTER the Native Americans were already settled in Florida?

• Hispanic Americans

• Asian Americans

• African Americans

• European Americans

Which of these is a major contribution that African Americans made to Florida?

• city names

• blues music

• the light bulb

• theme parks

Which of these did a European American work on in Florida?

• jazz and blues music

• Lue Gim Gong orange

• an improved light bulb

• Bethune-Cookman College

What is an immigrant?

• someone who comes from another place to live in a country

• a person who can cook many different types of dishes

• a famous singer

• a right that is guaranteed to all citizens

Tallahassee comes from an Indian word meaning

• big city

• “old town.”

• old river

• capital city

The first European Americans to come to Florida came from which country?

• Spain

• France

• Great Britain

• Portugal