URGANT Explore the information linked below to learn more about important individuals from Florida history. People Who Made Florida Great Floridians You may do additional research on your own. Then write 1-2 paragraphs describing one individual you believe has made a significant contribution to Florida and United States history. In your response, explain why this individual's contribution was sufficient.

Florida, which joined the union as the 27th state in 1845, is nicknamed the Sunshine State and known for its balmy climate and natural beauty. ... Florida is also known for its oranges and grapefruit, and some 80 percent of America's citrus is grown there.

Explanation:

Henry Flagler

While Ponce de Leon and Audubon were men who first explored Florida, it was an American born just one year before Audubon's arrival in Florida, who paved the way for its settlement. Henry Flagler was a self-made businessman, who rose from being a common grain salesman to a partner with John Rockefeller in Standard Oil by the time he was 40 years old

While Ponce de Leon and Audubon were men who first explored Florida, it was an American born just one year before Audubon's arrival in Florida, who paved the way for its settlement. Henry Flagler was a self-made businessman, who rose from being a common grain salesman to a partner with John Rockefeller in Standard Oil by the time he was 40 years old

Florida, which joined the union as the 27th state in 1845, is nicknamed the Sunshine State and known for its balmy climate and natural beauty. ... Florida is also known for its oranges and grapefruit, and some 80 percent of America's citrus is grown there.

Explanation:

regarding the law, the 15th amendment was specifically designed thinking in the rights of black free men.

even though ratified on february 3, 1870, the promise of the 15th amendment would not be fully applied for a long time.poll taxes and literacy tests would allow southern states disenfranchise african americans. only in 1965 the voting rights for african americans would be actually able to vote in the south.

in 1965, president johnson signed the voting rights act, which aimed to overcome legal barriers that prevented african americans from voting as it was guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the u.s. constitution.