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Florida

Florida. Names Group # 5 Mr. Moncilovich Period 2. State Facts. Statehood March 3, 1845 (27 th state) Climate Subtropical (Average of 75 degrees) , Hurricanes, Lightning Major Industries Tourism, Manufacturing, Agriculture Capital City Tallahassee State Population

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Florida

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  1. Florida

    Names Group # 5 Mr. Moncilovich Period 2
  2. State Facts Statehood March 3, 1845 (27th state) Climate Subtropical (Average of 75 degrees) , Hurricanes, Lightning Major Industries Tourism, Manufacturing, Agriculture Capital City Tallahassee State Population 18,328,340 (4th Highest)
  3. Fun Historical Fact #1 During the mid 19th century the United States and Seminole Indians engaged in two great wars. The Seminole Indians were led by courageous Chief Osceola Florida State University pays homage to the former Seminole leader by using his face for their logo
  4. Fun Historical Fact #2 During the 2000 Presidential Election Florida was the state which ultimately decided if Al Gore or George Bush would become President After several questionable ballots and hanging “chads” and numerous recounts, Bush was declared the winner After the 2000 election Florida completely overhauled the way voting was done in the state
  5. Fun Historical Fact # 3 Everglades Located in South Florida Goes from Lake Okeechobee south to Florida Bay Is a National Park Over 1,000 different species of plants Everglades Located in South Florida Goes from Lake Okeechobee south to Florida Bay Is a National Park Over 1,000 different species of plants
  6. What We Learned Florida is the Tourism capital of the United States It’s state nickname is the Sunshine State Oranges are a huge agricultural business
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