Answers2026-2027_MDCPS_2100315_United States History B-CRSeptember 11, 2001

Modern Issues in Florida Answers

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Claude Pepper was an advocate in Congress for

A
lower taxes.
B
business interests.
C
senior citizens.
D
Cuban Americans.
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This graph shows Florida’s leading economic sectors.According to the graph, in 2013 the services sector

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was Florida’s biggest economic sector.
B
contributed more than $100 billion to Florida’s economy.
C
was bigger than either the education or manufacturing sectors.
D
contributed more than $120 million to Florida’s economy.
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Most people who move to Florida come from

A
Cuba.
B
Europe.
C
Canada.
D
other US states.
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How did the elections of Jeb Bush, Charlie Crist, and Rick Scott as governor mark a change in Florida politics?

A
They were Democrats, whose wins showed that Florida had become a two-party state by the late 1900s.
B
They were the first African Americans to be elected to statewide offices in Florida.
C
They were Republicans, whose wins showed that Florida had become a two-party state by the late 1900s.
D
They were the first Cuban Americans to be elected to statewide office in Florida.
5

Which of these became Florida’s most important tourist destination after the arrival of Disney?

A
St. Augustine
B
central Florida
C
northwestern Florida
D
Naples
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Florida today is a "swing” state, meaning that

A
Democrats win most elections.
B
Democrats and Republicans are rarely successful.
C
Republicans win most elections.
D
Democrats and Republicans are evenly split.
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This graph shows Florida’s population from 1950 to 2010.Based on the graph, it is reasonable to predict that in the future Florida’s population will

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continue to grow.
B
begin to decline.
C
stay about the same.
D
become more diverse.
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This graph shows Florida’s population by age compared with the rest of the United States.According to the graph, which statements about Florida’s population are true? Check all that apply.

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A
The number of young people in Florida is increasing compared to the rest of the United States, which shows a decline.
B
Fewer retirement-age people live in Florida than in the rest of the United States.
C
The percentage of people in Florida in the 15–44 age range is greater than that in the rest of the United States.
D
The percentage of people in Florida over the age of 55 is greater than that in the rest of the United States.
E
The percentage of people in Florida in the 45–54 age range is the same as in other states.
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Why are presidential elections heavily contested in Florida? Check all that apply.

A
The tourist industry is large contributor to presidential campaigns.
B
Each party has a good chance of victory.
C
Florida has a large number of electoral votes.
D
Candidates are required to campaign in the state.
E
Minor parties have a good chance of winning.
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This graph shows Florida’s leading economic sectors.The best conclusion that can be reached from this graph is that Florida

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depends on tourism for the majority of its revenue.
B
has a well-balanced economy with numerous economic sectors.
C
has allowed the entertainment industry to grow too quickly.
D
depends mostly on finance and real estate to support its economy.

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