History of Florida: Every Year (1400 - 2021) v3

00:00 Intro
00:12 Pre-Colombian Florida
00:32 European Contact
00:40 De Soto Expedition
01:07 Aftermath of De Soto Expedition
01:15 Tristen De Luna Settlement
01:28 Ft. Caroline and St. Augustine
02:03 Creek Restructuring
03:34 Aftermath of Queen Anne’s War
04:58 British Florida and Seminole Formation
05:42 Second Spanish Era
07:45 American Florida
08:34 Floridian Statehood
08:48 American Civil War
09:16 Second American Era
09:30 End of Seminole Independence
09:50 Post-World War II
Florida’s history is a rich tapestry that spans thousands of years. Long before European contact, Native American tribes like the Calusa and Timucua inhabited the land, relying on the region’s abundant natural resources for their livelihoods. In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León arrived on Florida’s east coast, giving the state its name and marking the beginning of European exploration in the area. Over the centuries, Florida changed hands several times, passing from Spanish to British to Spanish rule again before becoming a U.S. territory in 1821.
Florida played a pivotal role in the Civil War, with the Battle of Olustee being one of the state’s most significant engagements. The end of the war marked the beginning of a turbulent era known as Reconstruction, characterized by political and social upheaval. The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw Florida’s growth, with the development of the railroad system, the arrival of tourists, and the rise of agriculture, particularly citrus farming.
In the mid-20th century, Florida experienced a population boom, driven in part by the advent of air conditioning, which made the state’s hot and humid climate more tolerable. The Space Race also put Florida on the map, with Cape Canaveral becoming the launch site for NASA’s space missions, including the historic Apollo 11 moon landing.
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