Citrus Fruit History Quiz

What happened to many citrus farms in Georgia and South Carolina in 1835?

• They grew more crops than Florida.

• They were damaged by a freeze.

• They produced more citrus than Florida.

• They were saved by Douglas Dummett.

Who introduced citrus fruit to the New World in 1493?

• Ponce de Leon

• Christopher Columbus

• Douglas Dummett

• George Washington

Why was Douglas Dummett important for Florida’s citrus industry?

• He started growing oranges in the 1800s.

• He was the first to plant citrus in Florida.

• He saved his citrus grove from a freeze.

• He built the railroad tracks for farmers.

What did the new settlers in Florida believe about the land?

• It would be easy to grow citrus.

• They would struggle to grow oranges.

• They would not need to plant anything.

• It would be hard to find enough land.

What caused damage to Florida’s citrus farms in 1894 and 1895?

• A major hurricane

• A bad freeze with very cold temperatures

• A disease that affected the trees

• A shortage of workers for the farms

What did Florida become after the freezes in 1835?

• The top producer of citrus in the country

• A place for tourists to visit

• The main location for citrus exports

• A popular place for gold mining

What did settlers in Florida believe about the rich soil?

• It would make farming harder.

• It would make it easy to grow crops.

• It would only be good for growing flowers.

• It was not good for citrus trees.

What was the impact of the freezes in 1894 and 1895?

• Florida produced more citrus than ever.

• The freezes caused a delay in the recovery of citrus crops.

• Florida’s citrus farms completely recovered.

• The freezes helped the industry grow quickly.

How long did it take for Florida’s citrus farms to recover after the freezes?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 5 years

• 1 year

What happened to the St. Johns River during the 1835 freeze?

• It became very wide and deep.
  

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  It warmed up and thawed quickly.

• It caused flooding in Florida.
  

• It froze 50 feet from the shoreline.