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. Everglades Located in South Florida Goes from Lake Okeechobee south to Florida Bay Is a National Park Over 1,000 different species of plants 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
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
7. Letter from Chief Osecola I am the great Chief Osceola. I was born in 1804 in Tallassee, Alabama. I am known as the spirit of the Seminoles. In the 1830’s I led a great revolt against the white man, in what history has dubbed the Second Seminole War. My people are known throughout the great state of Florida has the ones who fought off the American Government and kept of prized land. Currently, I am imprisoned after being tricked by General Jesup of the American Army. They told me it was to sign a truce between our people and theirs instead they cowardly arrested me and took me away from my people. I am now dreadfully sick rotting away here at Fort Multrie, in South Carolina, far away from my people and far away from my land. Even though they may of stolen my sole and my heart they will never conquer the will of the Seminole people we will remain UNCONQUERED!
