FAU Life in St Augustine War Disease and Struggle Essay

Essay question

In this part of the exam, students will select one question and write a brief essay (500-750 words) in response to it. Essays should answer the question completely. The best essays will have a clear thesis (argument), logically-arranged paragraphs, and specific evidence from the readings to support the thesis. You do not to provide citations, but you are not to use sources outside those used in this class when responding.

  1. Describe what life was like in St. Augustine from the early 1600s to 1763. Choose three words that would best capture the experience of life there and explain why you chose them.
  2. Several powers challenged each other for control of Florida between the 1650s and 1850s. Provide a chronological account of their struggles, explaining what each hoped to gain by controlling Florida.
  3. Imagine it is 1877 and you are writing a letter to someone who was last in Florida in 1859. Characterize for him/her the history of the state since he/she was in the state and provide a brief history of events. What has changed? What has not?
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