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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XIV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In ___________, the Miami area was struck by a hurricane.
(a) 1926.
(b) 1916.
(c) 1936.
(d) 1906.

2. Who was the first group of white men to ever cross the Everglades from east to west?
(a) Washington and the Army of Virginia.
(b) Roosevelt and his Rough Riders.
(c) Colonel Harney and his troops.
(d) De Soto and his men.

3. Many of the ships were wrecked. Why?
(a) Monsoons.
(b) Pirates.
(c) Hurricanes.
(d) Tornadoes.

4. What were there many of in Miami at this time?
(a) Bathers and casinos.
(b) Farmers and teachers.
(c) Cowboys and Indians.
(d) Students and young families.

5. Why did they want to grow sugar?
(a) Sugar was becoming very popular.
(b) Many sugar crops had died elsewhere in the country due to disease.
(c) They could replace the chemicals that were missing from the land.
(d) The country was in need of more sugar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Indian Key and ______________ were the two most important settlements along the coast.

2. After the explorers reached Mexico and its riches, only ________________ was interested in Florida.

3. The Indians would be subdued if they refused to do what?

4. When the Indians attacked ______________ Key, Perrine was killed but his wife and children escaped.

5. After ___________________, people decided to grow sugar cane in Florida.

(see the answer key)

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