History: The original inhabitants of Florida included the Timucua, Apalachee, and Calusa people. Later the Seminole migrated from Georgia to Florida, becoming dominant there in the early 18th century. The first European to see Florida was Ponce de Leon in 1513. France established a colony,Afort Caroline, on the St. John River in 1564. Spain settled in St. Augstine in 1565 and later Spanish troops massacred most of the French. Britain's Sir Francis Drake burned St. Augustine in 1586. In 1763, Spain ceded Florida to Great Britain, but it was returned in 1783. Andrew Jackson led the U.S. invasion in 1818, Spain later gave U.S. Florida in 1819. During 1835-1842 resulted in the removal of most Native Americans in Oklahoma Territory. Florida Seceded from the Union in 1861 and was re-admitted in 1868.
Geography: 65,755 square miles, ranked 22nd in size. Climate Subtropical in north and tropical in south. .
Major Cities: St. Petersburg - 248,232.
Miami - 362,470.
Jacksonville - 735,617.
Tampa 353,447.
St. Augustine is not only the oldest town in Florida it's the oldest in America.
Senator: Bob Graham is the senior senator from Florida. He was born November 9, 1936, in Dade County, Florida. He married the former Adele Khoury, of Miami Shores, in 1959. They have four daughters: Gwen Graham Logan, Cissy Graham McCullough, Suzanne Graham Gibson and Kendall Graham Elias. The Grahams also have 10 grandchildren. .
Senator Graham is the son of Ernest "Cap" Graham, a Florida state senator, mining engineer, and dairy/cattleman, and Hilda Simmons Graham, a schoolteacher. He is the youngest of four children. His siblings are Philip Graham, former publisher of The Washington Post and Newsweek; William Graham, chairman of The Graham Companies, Miami Lakes, Florida; and Mary Crow. .
In his third U.S. Senate term, Bob Graham has emerged as a leading voice of moderate Democrats bent on putting results ahead of politics. His centrist philosophy and commitment to bipartisanship have made him a major player in some of the most important issues facing Americans today, from reforming Medicare to ensuring our continued prosperity.
To begin understanding Florida, it is important that the early history and formation is known. Florida is a peninsula apart of North America. ... Florida was not finished being formed yet. ... This is the general geology of how Florida became Florida. ... I think about the geological history of Florida and not just of Florida in its current state....
The state of Florida has no political identity due to the history that has built the foundation of the state and which developed the state's former distinctiveness. ... Southeast Florida has no ties to what is known as the Deep South. ... One of the most controversial elections in United States History was the presidential election of 2000. ... Broward County, in South Florida is the second most populous county in Florida (Vogel, 27). ... The Southern traditions that are known by the history of the United States Civil War do not apply to the Hispanic diverse roots of South Florida...
The State of Florida's Education System Is Florida's education system in a state of emergency? ... In order to have a well rounded education our students need to have Art Class, PE, and possibly history on their local surroundings. ... We need to put more qualified teachers in Florida's schools. ... Teachers are very much in demand in Florida; they are also needed to aid in the construction of smaller class sizes. With smaller class sizes in Florida, students would be able to get more quality time with the teachers. ...
The first written record about life in Florida begins with the arrival of the Spanish explorer and adventurer Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513. ... The French also got wind of the possible wealth in Florida. ... The end of the first Spanish conquest of Florida began when the English colonists led by colonel James Moore and their ally the Creek Indians attacked Spanish Florida and destroyed the town of St. ... Britain traded Havana, Cuba to the Spanish, which it captured during the war for Florida. ... It also marked the end of the first Spanish period in Florida. ...
But what is the impact of the Voting Rights Act in Florida, and, in particular in Florida's counties where local government has a more immediate impact on the everyday lives of citizens? ... These percentages reflect that Florida would require 3.5 Blacks and 4.2 Hispanics to serve in its delegation. ... Within the state, Florida consists of 67 counties, each of which holds elections for its own governing bodies. ... The three largest Florida counties in terms of black population are Miami-Dade, Broward and Duval counties. ... Commissioner Shuler(5) is the first African-American to ser...
For instance, since my freshman year, I've maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average as a Florida "Bright Futures" Scholar, earning a tuition scholarship from the state of Florida for all four years of my education. ... As my track record reflects, I've gotten the most out of my four years at Florida State University. ... Moreover, History and Communications were two degrees I sought in effort to prepare me for the road ahead in law school. ... Florida State has provided an assortment of avenues to learn and grow from during my four years. ... Also gratifying to me was the oppor...
Florida football players are true athletes. ... Florida football players are of great benefit to the university. ... They have also been ranked the number one seed several times throughout the programs history. ... Florida football players however, carry a low emphasis on academics. ... Many apply to the University of Florida that are more than qualified to attend but are denied. ...
