Benchmark SS.4.3.1: The student identifies explorers who came to Florida and the motivations behind their expeditions.
o Recognizes a European explorer who came to Florida who came to find slaves and riches.
Benchmark SS.4.A.3.2: Describe cause and effects of European colonization on the Native American tribes of Florida.
o Recognizes an effect of European colonization on Native American tribes in Florida, such as slavery.
Benchmark SS.4.A.3.3: Identify the significance of St. Augustine as the oldest permanent European settlement in the United States.
o Recognizes that St. Augustine is an old European settlement.
Benchmark SS.4.A.3.4: Explain the purpose of and daily like on missions.
o Identify that the purpose of missions in Florida was to spread Christianity, the Spanish language, and style of dress to Native Americans.
Benchmark SS.4.A.3.6: Identify the effects of Spanish rule in Florida.
o Recognizes effects of Spanish rule in early Florida, such as names of cities, agriculture, and weapons.
Benchmark SS.4.A.3.7: Identify nations (Spain, France, and England) that controlled Florida before it became a United States territory.
o Identifies different nations that controlled Florida, such as England or Spain
