Economy
The economy of Florida was stunted, partly due to insufficient transportation. It was extremely difficult to bring supplies and laborers in and ship goods out.
"Very, very, very poor . . . the state was essentially bankrupt." "The biggest problem Florida had with its economic development was a lack of transportation. Florida was not connected with the rest of the United States." |
Above: Dr. Jesus Mendez, Professor of History at Barry University
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"The economy was still oriented toward growing cotton and cattle ranching." |