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Florida Emma

By hiddenvalley5
  • Juan Ponce de Leon claimed it for Spain
    Apr 8, 1513

    Juan Ponce de Leon claimed it for Spain

    Spanish explorer, Juan Ponce de Leon landed near (present day) St. Augustine, named it La Florida, and claimed it for Spain
  • The first African slaves were brought to St. Augustine.
    Jul 12, 1581

    The first African slaves were brought to St. Augustine.

    The first African slaves were brought to St. Augustine.
  • Start of the First Seminole War.

    Start of the First Seminole War.

    Andrew Jackson invades Florida in pursuit of Seminole Indians. Start of the First Seminole War.
  • Start of construction of railroad to Key West

    Start of construction of railroad to Key West

    Start of construction of Henry Flagler's railroad to Key West; opens in 1912.
  • Mediterranean Citrus fruit fly discovered

    Mediterranean Citrus fruit fly discovered

    Mediterranean Citrus fruit fly discovered; results in massive loss of citrus crops.
  • Apollo 11 launched

    Apollo 11 launched

    Apollo 11 launched, carried first men to moon
  • jeb Bush becomes first governor to be re-elected.

    jeb Bush becomes first governor to be re-elected.

    Jeb Bush becomes first Republican governor to be re-elected.