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The History of Florida

  • Period: 1497 to 1514

    Florida

    In 1497-1514 Europeans see Florida for the first time.
  • 1513

    Juan Ponce De Leon

    Juan Ponce De Leon
    Juan Ponce De Leon Started to explore Florida.
  • 1539

    Hernando De soto

    Hernando De soto
    Hernando De Soto died near The Mississippi River.
  • 1564

    St. Augustine

    St. Augustine
    Spanish troops establish St. Augustine.
  • Britain

    Britain
    Britain gained control of Florida for Cuba and Havana.
  • 1783

    1783
    Spanish troop entered Florida and reclaimed the land.
  • 1814

    1814
    American troops captured the base in pensacola.
  • 1854

    1854
    Florida becomes a state