This page lists resources from Florida Memory that support the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards' American History strand. Resource types include exhibits, photo exhibits, collections, and individual documents. Benchmarks are arranged by grade level.
Standard: Analyze the transformation of the American economy and the changing social and political conditions in response to the Industrial Revolution.
SS.912.A.3.13
Examine key events and peoples in Florida history as they relate to United States history.
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Examples are the railroad industry, bridge construction in the Florida Keys, the cattle industry, the cigar industry, the influence of Cuban, Greek and Italian immigrants, Henry B. Plant, William Chipley, Henry Flagler, George Proctor, Thomas DeSales Tucker, Hamilton Disston.
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Railroads Change Florida
Trains helped to establish new towns and cities in Florida, and served the lumber, phosphate, tourist, manufacturing and agricultural industries.
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The Cigar Industry Changes Florida
In the decades after the Civil War, cigar making became one of the most important industries in the southeastern United States.
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Florida Cigars: Artistry, Labor, and Politics in Florida’s Oldest Industry
After the beginning of hostilities between Cuban nationalists and the Spanish colonial government, hundreds of thousands of Cubans left the island. The largest portion of those were from the prosperous class of skilled laborers in the cigar industry, many of whom went directly to Florida.
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Standard: Demonstrate an understanding of the changing role of the United States in world affairs through the end of World War I.
SS.912.A.4.3
Examine causes, course, and consequences of the Spanish American War.
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Spanish-American War
In 1898 national attention focused on Florida as the Spanish-American War began. The port city of Tampa served as the primary staging area for U.S. troops bound for the war in Cuba. The arrival of over 30,000 troops, including Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders cavalry unit, changed Tampa from a small town to into a city.
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The Cigar Industry Changes Florida
In the decades after the Civil War, cigar making became one of the most important industries in the southeastern United States.
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Florida Cigars: Artistry, Labor, and Politics in Florida’s Oldest Industry
After the beginning of hostilities between Cuban nationalists and the Spanish colonial government, hundreds of thousands of Cubans left the island. The largest portion of those were from the prosperous class of skilled laborers in the cigar industry, many of whom went directly to Florida.
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Standard: Understand the causes and course of World War II, the character of the war at home and abroad, and its reshaping of the United States role in the post-war world.
SS.912.A.6.15
Examine key events and peoples in Florida history as they relate to United States history.
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Examples are Mosquito Fleet, "Double V Campaign", construction of military bases and WWII training centers, 1959 Cuban coup and its impact on Florida, development of the space program and NASA.
NASA and the Space Program Change Florida The Space Age changed Florida forever, drawing thousands of new workers to the state and transforming Cape Canaveral into a hub of aeronautics, electronics design, and manufacturing.
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NASA Turns 50: Florida's Half Century on the Space Age Frontier
Although Florida, the state of sunshine and beaches, swamps and alligators, was already home to Cold War-era missile sites, the dawn of the space age would bring dramatic changes to the state's economy, landscape, and culture.
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Florida: Moonport USA
This film starts with a wonderful Mercury launch sequence. It shows a thriving aerospace industry in its prime. Viewers see an unsuccessful launch, lots of technology of the day (including transistor pocket radios), and 12 gallons of gas for $3.60. The film shows recreation, educational centers, and corporations and their space-related products. It describes the economic, cultural, and population boom. Viewers see tactical missile launches and astronaut medical test equipment. The film predicts and shows a model of the Vehicle Assembly Building. It shows Miss Baker, the astro-monkey, Pensacola's School of Naval Aviation Medicine, and Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach. It is a tribute to the space program. Produced by Leroy Crooks; sponsored by FDC.
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Standard: Understand the rise and continuing international influence of the United States as a world leader and the impact of contemporary social and political movements on American life.
SS.912.A.7.17
Examine key events and peoples in Florida history as they relate to United States history.
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Examples are selection of Central Florida as a location for Disney, growth of the citrus and cigar industries, construction of Interstates, Harry T. Moore, Pork Chop Gang, Claude Pepper, changes in the space program, use of DEET, Hurricane Andrew, the Election of 2000, migration and immigration, Sunbelt state.
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The Cigar Industry Changes Florida
In the decades after the Civil War, cigar making became one of the most important industries in the southeastern United States.
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NASA and the Space Program Change Florida The Space Age changed Florida forever, drawing thousands of new workers to the state and transforming Cape Canaveral into a hub of aeronautics, electronics design, and manufacturing.
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Governor Haydon Burns Walt Disney Press Conference This film starts with the arrival by limousine of Gov. Burns and Walt Disney at the Cherry Plaza Hotel (no sound). Gov. Burns introduces Walt and Roy Disney and Walt tells of their enthusiasm toward the new Disney facility in Florida. They indicate that the initial investment will top California, saying that the facility is in the planning stage and will take three years to open. Gov. Burns mentions working out tax questions. Disney will not reveal plans, but mentions market surveys that played a part in the choice of Florida as the location. More aspects are discussed, including the number of tourists, vehicle traffic and roads, and Disney’s impact on Florida.
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Disney: Yesterday and Tomorrow Governor Haydon Burns introduces our "new neighbor" Walt Disney. Uses clips from Disney TV and movies and scenes from the California park to introduce Florida to its newest theme park. Also uses scenes of Disney-created exhibits at the New York World's Fair. Shows color/sound footage of Orlando press conference announcing Disney World. Shows how Disneyland benefited Anaheim, California, economically. Includes testimonials in favor of Disney from Dick Pope of Cypress Gardens, Lamar Allen of the Florida Travel Council, William Johnson of FDC, Tom Pinta of Busch Gardens, and Leonard Hutchinson of Miracle Strip Council. Produced by FDC.
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Bottled Sunshine...A Juicy Story The story of Florida citrus cultivation. We see total processing at Tropicana in Bradenton. Also shows their glass plant and the Tropicana train, "the only regularly scheduled unit train in food industry history," featuring a mile of refrigerated box cars. Use of pulp as dairy feed is shown. Also see plastic juice container manufacturing and box manufacturing.
