Florida Grows Formative 1 Review

Railroads helped Florida's industries by...

• forcing people to move away to get away from the trains.

• transporting goods faster and easier, so businesses could make more money.

• improving the seat industry in Florida.

• created a toy train industry in Florida.

This mineral was used in fertilizer and cattle feed:

• phosphate

• gold

• lead

• silver

• citrus

Lue Gim Gong helped make cold-resistant citrus. Why was this industry so successful in Florida?

• Florida was home to the best farmers.

• Floridians liked round and orange fruit.

• Florida's climate and soil were favorable for growing oranges and grapefruits.

• Floridians only liked the taste of oranges.

Which significant individual built the Ponce de Leon hotel?

They also built a railroad that connected Jacksonville to West Palm Beach.

• Lue Gim Gong

• Henry Flagler

• Henry Plant

• Julia Tuttle

Which significant individual built the Tampa Bay Hotel?

They also built a railroad that connected Jacksonville to Tampa.

• Lue Gim Gong

• Henry Flagler

• Henry Plant

• Julia Tuttle

Which significant individual influenced Henry Flagler to build a railroad to Miami by sending him an orange blossom?

• Lue Gim Gong

• Henry Flagler

• Henry Plant

• Julia Tuttle

What is one thing that immigrants brought with them to Florida?

Immigrants only came to Florida because they were escaping hard time in their home countries.

• True

• False