Florida was named by Ponce de Leon, he called the land "la Florida" -spanish for flowery. Historians think that he named the state because he discovered it on Easter or Palm Sunday.
Toussaint L'Ouverture was a French general, but instead for France, he fought for Haiti and its people, leading the Haitian Revolution against the French. Under L'Ouverture, the Haitians got much better organized. He was a military general, so he was very smart in warfare, tactically strong, and knew the weaknesses of the French troops. This led to him being able to lead the Haitians to successful battles for freedom, but also to wisely retreat them when the situation was not suitable for them and save their lives. He was the most important person when it came to the gaining of independence of Haiti, and rightfully so he is considered the father of this nation.
Jean Baptiste Charbonneau was a Native American-French Canadian explorer, guide, fur trapper trader, and military scout during the Mexican American War.
You can also know him as the son of a Shoshone Indian known as Sacagawea, who guided and helped Lewis and Clark explore the Louisiana Territory.
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AnsweA. An increase in undocumented immigrants is resulting in attempts to deprive them of their civil rights.
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