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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Florida

For Students 3rd - 5th
Explore the diversity of the people of Florida. "Blast off" with space facts. Do you know where the first watermelon came from?
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Other

Historical Museum of Southern Florida : The Spanish Colonization of Florida

For Students 3rd - 8th
Follow the early colonization of Florida. From explorers to settlers to trades between England and Spain, and finally to the emergence of the American territory of Florida.
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Handout
Other

Historical Museum of Southern Florida: Spanish Colonization of Florida

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of the exploration and colonization of Florida by Spain as well as the eventual loss of Florida due to a transfer from Spain to the U.S. in exchange for debt payment. Hyperlinks lead to additional but brief information...
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Other

Florida's History Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Site offers information on history of Florida through exhibits at the Museum.
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Article
Other

St. Augustine, Florida: Birthplace of African American History

For Students 9th - 10th
The rich African American heritage of St. Augustine, Florida is the focus of this detailed account. The menu bar to the left presents a timeline of historic events.
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Other

City data.com: Tampa: History

For Students 9th - 10th
A short history of Tampa, Florida.
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Handout
State of Florida

Florida Historical Resources: Seminole Leaders

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographies of the men who were the leaders of the Seminole Native American tribe. .. including Osceola, Tuko-See Mathla, Micanopy, Neamathla, and Billy Bowlegs.
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Website
Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeology: Apalachee Surface in Louisiana

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about the Apalachee, a Native American culture that was displaced after the arrival of the Europeans from northern Florida to Louisiana.