Question

1. runaway slaves in south florida often allied with which group?

a. british settlers
b. seminole tribes
c. french traders
d. spanish explorers

1. which crop played a vital role in the economy and was cultivated by black workers in palm beach?

a. rice
b. pineapple
c. cotton
d. corn

1. what was a proposed but unrealized plan for south florida?

a. a railway connecting the caribbean
b. a settlement for freed slaves
c. a military outpost
d. a trade hub with europe

Explanation:

1. For question 4: Runaway enslaved people in South Florida frequently formed alliances with the Seminole tribes, who offered them refuge and often fought alongside them against enslavers and U.S. forces.
2. For question 5: Pineapple cultivation was a core part of Palm Beach's economy, and Black workers were central to its production in the region's history.
3. For question 6: A proposed but never completed plan for South Florida was a dedicated settlement for formerly enslaved people, which never came to fruition.

Answer:

1. B. Seminole tribes
2. B. Pineapple
3. B. A settlement for freed slaves