How long have humans been living on the Florida coast?
For thousands of years
Does that predate European visitation?
Yes
What Eurpoean nation came first?
Spain
When?
The 16th century.
Did they get along well with the locals?
No
What were the encounters like?
Brief and violent
Did they start a settlement?
No
Did they have any lasting impact?
Yes
WHat?
The collapse of native communities across the peninsula
By what means?
Diseases
WHat modern city is located near the former Tocobaga chiefdom?
Tampa
What part of FLorida is that in?
The west coast
Is there good fishing nearby?
I would guess so
Where mught you go for that?
Tampa Bay
Is the city growing or shrinking?
Growing
Is it important to local politics?
Yes
In what way?
County seat
How did the US get the area from Spain?
unknown
WHen did they get it?
1821
What changed after that?
There were permanent settlements in the area