Fortresses on Sand: The History of Florida -- pt. 3
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The Colony of Florida Was in a Precarious Position
The colony was never profitable. There were no good cash crops that could be grown in the soil and climate of florida. The harsh conditions of the tropics led to frequent mutinies and desertions by the soldiers in the garrison. In 15 75, he brought the first group of franciscan friars to florida,. This was a turning point in a lot of ways, because the franciscans approach to evangelization and conversion was different from the jesuits. He also began the first operation to quarry what they called cocina, which is a soft, porous limestone.
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