Florida

Florida is a southeastern U.S. state occupying a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, with a subtropical climate and extensive coastline.

Juan Ponce de León: A Spanish explorer who led an expedition to Florida in 1513. His expedition began Spain’s recorded exploration and claim to Florida.
Florida Peninsula: The long, low-lying landform extending south between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. The peninsula defines Florida’s shape and separates its two coasts.
Florida population boom: The rapid growth of Florida’s population, especially during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Migration and development turned Florida into one of the most populous U.S. states.
Florida Territory: A U.S. organized territory that existed from 1822 until Florida became a state in 1845. It was the transitional U.S. jurisdiction before Florida statehood.
Timucua: An Indigenous people who lived across much of northern and central Florida before European colonization. Timucua communities encountered Spanish expeditions and missions in the region.
Gulf of Mexico: A large ocean basin bordered by the United States, Mexico, and Cuba. It forms Florida’s western coastline and influences its weather.
Florida citrus industry: The commercial cultivation and processing of citrus fruits, especially oranges, in Florida. Citrus agriculture became a major force in Florida’s economy and land use.
Florida in the American Civil War: Florida’s role as a Confederate state during the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. The war tested Florida’s place in the United States and reshaped its society.
Spanish Florida: The Spanish colonial territory in North America that included Florida from the sixteenth century until 1821, with interruptions. Spanish rule shaped Florida’s colonial settlements and regional boundaries.
Atlantic Ocean: The ocean basin between the Americas and Europe and Africa. It borders Florida to the east and shapes its coastal environment.

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