chapter 10

McCoy/AMH2070      Chapter Analysis Worksheet.       Name:Ashanti Bailey

Cite your Article (in proper APA format):Parker,S & Coker,W. The Second Spanish Period in the Two Floridas. The History of Florida, 162-176

Focus questions:

1) Who are the authors ? Susan Richbourg Parker & William S. Coker

5) Identify and discuss the issue of perspective with regards to Anglo writings of Spanish Government. They saw only Spanish misgovernment seemed the inevitable result of. the defective character of Spaniards themselves.

 

2)How did Spain cede one territory and receive two back twenty years later?

Spain. regained its former colonies at the peace negotiations for the Treaty of Versailles, Spain had declared war on Great Britain in 1779 during the war of the American Revolution.

5)Describe the two territories, their locations, capitols, and industry and resources.

The west and east divided at the Apalachicola River, ranging west as far as the Mississippi. and governed from two capitals, Pensacola and St.Augustine. The St.Marys River formed boundary between Spanish East Florida and the new U.S. state of Georgia.

8)What are some of the turning points for the rapid turnover of FL (Spanish/British/Spanish/U.S.)

Identify and discuss the issue of “perspective” with regards to Anglo writings of Spanish GovernmentSpanish West Florida became the first victim of what some historians would later call Manifest Destiny.

5)Present evidence of Political, Social, and Economic influence/affects in chapter 10

Between 1790 and 1800 East Florida lost 30% of its soldiery, and units continued to diminish in strength although at a slower rate.

2)What do you find most interesting about this article?

The united states began its acquisition of Spanish West Florida a piece at a time.
(2) How did Spain cede one territory and receive two back twenty years later?
(5) Describe the two territories, their locations, capitols, and industry & resources