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Florida Citrus

Episode Number
5
Program Date
  • Spanish bring Citrus to St. Augustine Florida

    Fast Florida History #5 - Spanish bring Citrus to St. Augustine Florida

  • Citrus in China as early as 2200 BC

    Fast Florida History #5 - Citrus in China as early as 2200 BC

  • Citrus in Europe by 319 BC

    Fast Florida History #5 - Citrus in Europe by 319 BC

  • Florida Citrus Production

    Fast Florida History #5 - Florida Citrus Production

  • 1893 Florida produces near 5 million boxes of citrus

    Fast Florida History #5 - 1893 Florida produces near 5 million boxes of citrus

  • Orange Blossom State Flower

    Fast Florida History #5 - Orange Blossom State Flower

  • Orange Blossom State Fruit

    Fast Florida History #5 - Orange Blossom State Fruit

  • Orange Juice State Juice

    Fast Florida History #5 - Orange Juice State Juice

  • County named after Oranges

    Fast Florida History #5 - County named after Oranges

  • Citrus Production Diminished

    Fast Florida History #5 - Citrus Production Diminished

     

    The orange has become a well-known part of Florida’s identity. But how did citrus take root in the state? This video looks at the early history and lasting impact of citrus on the Sunshine State

     

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    Citrus Industry
    St. Augustine
    Orange County
    Agriculture
     

    British Florida

    Episode Number
    4
    Program Date
    • Florida transferred to British 1763

      Fast Florida History #4 - Florida transferred to British 1763

    • British East and West Florida

      Fast Florida History #4 - British East and West Florida

    • British Florida Commerce

      Fast Florida History #4 - British Florida Commerce

    • Siege of Pensacola, 1781

      Fast Florida History #4 - Siege of Pensacola, 1781

       

      Did you know that Florida was once a British colony? For 20 years, the British tried to turn Florida into a thriving colony. This episode explores the British experience in the south and discusses the role of Floridians during the American Revolutionary War.

       

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      British Florida
      Colonial Florida
      Colonial History
      Siege of Pensacola
       

      Florida During the Civil War

      Episode Number
      3
      Program Date
      • Florida During the Civil War

        Fast Florida History #3 - Florida During the Civil War

      • Abolition Movement

        Fast Florida History #3 - Abolition Movement

      • Florida Secession during Civil War

        Fast Florida History #3 - Florida Secession during Civil War

      • Florida 1861 Population

        Fast Florida History #3 - Florida 1861 Population

      • Civil War Secessionist States

        Fast Florida History #3 - Civil War Secessionist States

      • 5Civil War Battles in Florida

        Fast Florida History #3 - Civil War Battles in Florida

      • Governor during Civil War

        Fast Florida History #3 - Governor during Civil War

      • Civil War Blockade

        Fast Florida History #3 - Civil War Blockade

         

        The American Civil War erupted out of a national struggle over slavery and the rights of states to protect that institution. Florida was one of the first states to leave the Union and join the Confederacy. This video looks at the causes and impacts of America’s Civil War in Florida.

         

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        Civil War
        Siege of Pensacola
         

        Florida During the Progressive Era

        Episode Number
        2
        Program Date
        • Fast Florida History #2 - Florida During the Progressive Era

          Fast Florida History #2 - Florida During the Progressive Era

        • Fast Florida History #2 - Florida During the Progressive Era

          Fast Florida History #2 - Florida During the Progressive Era

        • Industrialization

          Fast Florida History #2 - Industrialization

        • Urbanization

          Fast Florida History #2 - Urbanization

        • Immigration

          Fast Florida History #2 - Immigration

        • Political Corruption

          Fast Florida History #2 - Political Corruption

        • Suffrage

          Fast Florida History #2 - Suffrage

        • Waves of immigrants alter working class

          Fast Florida History #2 - Waves of immigrants alter working class

           

          The early 20th century was a time of tremendous social change in the United States. The period was known as the Progressive Era, and as this episode of Fast Florida History explains, Florida’s experiences were unique.

           

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          Progressive Era
          Suffrage
           

          Florida's First People

          Episode Number
          1
          Program Date
          • Fast Florida History #1 - Florida's First People

            Fast Florida History #1 - Florida's First People

          • Fast Florida History #1 - Florida's First People

            Fast Florida History #1 - Florida's First People

          • Fast Florida History #1 - Florida's First People

            Fast Florida History #1 - Florida's First People

          • Fast Florida History #1 - Florida's First People

            Fast Florida History #1 - Florida's First People

          • Fast Florida History #1 - Florida's First People

            Fast Florida History #1 - Florida's First People

          • Fast Florida History #1 - Florida's First People

            Fast Florida History #1 - Florida's First People

             

            Florida’s population is now nearly 22 million people, but who were the very first people to call Florida home? This video looks at the lives of the earliest Floridians.

             

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            Native American
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