Florida

context: Florida i/ˈflɒrɪdə/ (Spanish for "flowery land") is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. The state is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida and the sovereign state of Cuba. Florida is the 22nd most extensive, the 3rd most populous, and the 8th most densely populated of the United States. Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida, and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. The Miami metropolitan area is the eighth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Tallahassee is the state capital.
qas: answers: Florida i/ˈflɒrɪdə/ (Spanish for "flowery land")
question: What does Florida stand for 

answers: to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida
question: What states border Florida 

answers: Tallahassee is the state capital
question: What is the state capital of Florida 

answers: the 3rd most populous
question: Where does Florida rank in US population 

answers: Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida
question: What city has the most people in Florida 

context: A peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Straits of Florida, it has the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, approximately 1,350 miles (2,170 km), and is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Much of the state is at or near sea level and is characterized by sedimentary soil. The climate varies from subtropical in the north to tropical in the south. The American alligator, American crocodile, Florida panther, and manatee can be found in the Everglades National Park.
qas: answers: it has the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, approximately 1,350 miles
question: What is the longest Contiguous Coastline in the US 

answers: Much of the state is at or near sea level
question: What level is most of the land in florida 

answers: The climate varies from subtropical in the north to tropical in the south
question: What is the florida climate 

answers: American alligator, American crocodile, Florida panther, and manatee
question: Some animals and reptiles native to Florida 

answers: Everglades National Park
question: Name a National Park in Florida 

context: "By May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto skirted the coast of Florida, searching for a deep harbor to land. He described seeing a thick wall of red mangroves spread mile after mile, some reaching as high as 70 feet (21 m), with intertwined and elevated roots making landing difficult. Very soon, 'many smokes' appeared 'along the whole coast', billowing against the sky, when the Native ancestors of the Seminole spotted the newcomers and spread the alarm by signal fires". The Spanish introduced Christianity, cattle, horses, sheep, the Spanish language, and more to Florida.[full citation needed] Both the Spanish and French established settlements in Florida, with varying degrees of success. In 1559, Don Tristán de Luna y Arellano established a colony at present-day Pensacola, one of the first European settlements in the continental United States, but it was abandoned by 1561.
qas: answers: Hernando de Soto
question: What conquistador landed in Florida in 1539 

answers: Both the Spanish and French established settlements
question: Who established early settlements in Florida 

answers: Don Tristán de Luna y Arellano
question: Who established 1 of the first Us settlements in Florida 

answers: Native ancestors of the Seminole
question: What people were discovered by early settlers of Florida 

answers: Christianity, cattle, horses, sheep, the Spanish language, and more
question: What did Spanish settlers introduce to Florida 

context: In 1763, Spain traded Florida to the Kingdom of Great Britain for control of Havana, Cuba, which had been captured by the British during the Seven Years' War. It was part of a large expansion of British territory following the country's victory in the Seven Years' War. Almost the entire Spanish population left, taking along most of the remaining indigenous population to Cuba. The British soon constructed the King's Road connecting St. Augustine to Georgia. The road crossed the St. Johns River at a narrow point, which the Seminole called Wacca Pilatka and the British named "Cow Ford", both names ostensibly reflecting the fact that cattle were brought across the river there.
qas: answers: In 1763, Spain traded Florida to the Kingdom of Great Britain for control of Havana, Cuba
question: What did Spain trade Florida for

answers: Almost the entire Spanish population left, taking along most of the remaining indigenous population to Cuba
question: Who did the Spanish take from Florida to Cuba 

answers: the King's Road connecting St. Augustine to Georgia
question: What road did the British construct 

answers: the St. Johns River
question: What river does the Kings road cross 

context: The British divided Florida into the two colonies of British East Florida and British West Florida. The British government gave land grants to officers and soldiers who had fought in the French and Indian War in order to encourage settlement. In order to induce settlers to move to the two new colonies reports of the natural wealth of Florida were published in England. A large number of British colonists who were "energetic and of good character" moved to Florida, mostly coming from South Carolina, Georgia and England though there was also a group of settlers who came from the colony of Bermuda. This would be the first permanent English-speaking population in what is now Duval County, Baker County, St. Johns County and Nassau County. The British built good public roads and introduced the cultivation of sugar cane, indigo and fruits as well the export of lumber.
qas: answers: British East Florida and British West Florida
question: What were the names of the 2 British colony's in Florida 

answers: officers and soldiers who had fought in the French and Indian War in order to encourage settlement
question: Who was given Florida land grants 

answers: coming from South Carolina, Georgia and England though there was also a group of settlers who came from the colony of Bermuda
question: Where did a large number of British Colonist come to florida from 

answers: what is now Duval County, Baker County, St. Johns County and Nassau County
question: The first Permanent Colony in Florida is Now known as 

answers: the cultivation of sugar cane, indigo and fruits as well the export of lumber
question: What did the Colonist cultivate 

context: As a result of these initiatives northeastern Florida prospered economically in a way it never did under Spanish rule. Furthermore, the British governors were directed to call general assemblies as soon as possible in order to make laws for the Floridas and in the meantime they were, with the advice of councils, to establish courts. This would be the first introduction of much of the English-derived legal system which Florida still has today including trial by jury, habeas corpus and county-based government. Neither East Florida nor West Florida would send any representatives to Philadelphia to draft the Declaration of Independence. Florida would remain a Loyalist stronghold for the duration of the American Revolution.
qas: answers: British governors were directed to call general assemblies
question: What legal system was introduced by the British in Florida 

answers: Neither East Florida nor West Florida would send any representatives to Philadelphia to draft the Declaration of Independence
question: Did Florida send Representatives to Philadelphia for the Declaration of Independence 

answers: Florida would remain a Loyalist stronghold for the duration of the American Revolution.
question: Who did Florida side with during the revolution

answers: English-derived legal system which Florida still has today including trial by jury, habeas corpus and county-based government
question: What legal system is still used by florida 

context: Americans of English descent and Americans of Scots-Irish descent began moving into northern Florida from the backwoods of Georgia and South Carolina. Though technically not allowed by the Spanish authorities, the Spanish were never able to effectively police the border region and the backwoods settlers from the United States would continue to migrate into Florida unchecked. These migrants, mixing with the already present British settlers who had remained in Florida since the British period, would be the progenitors of the population known as Florida Crackers.
qas: answers: English descent and Americans of Scots-Irish descent began moving into northern Florida from the backwoods of Georgia and South Carolina
question: Where did English and Scotch Irish descent move to Florida from 

answers: Florida Crackers
question: Backwoods settlers of Northern Florida are known as 

answers: Spanish were never able to effectively police the border region and the backwoods settlers
question: Were the Spanish able to police the backwoods settlements 

context: These American settlers established a permanent foothold in the area and ignored Spanish officials. The British settlers who had remained also resented Spanish rule, leading to a rebellion in 1810 and the establishment for ninety days of the so-called Free and Independent Republic of West Florida on September 23. After meetings beginning in June, rebels overcame the Spanish garrison at Baton Rouge (now in Louisiana), and unfurled the flag of the new republic: a single white star on a blue field. This flag would later become known as the "Bonnie Blue Flag".
qas: answers: Spanish rule
question: What led to the rebellion in 1810 

answers: the so-called Free and Independent Republic of West Florida on September 23
question: What did the rebellion lead to 

answers: a single white star on a blue field
question: What is known as the Bonnie Blue Flag

answers: Spanish garrison at Baton Rouge
question: What did the rebels overthrow during the rebellion

context: Seminole Indians based in East Florida began raiding Georgia settlements, and offering havens for runaway slaves. The United States Army led increasingly frequent incursions into Spanish territory, including the 1817–1818 campaign against the Seminole Indians by Andrew Jackson that became known as the First Seminole War. The United States now effectively controlled East Florida. Control was necessary according to Secretary of State John Quincy Adams because Florida had become "a derelict open to the occupancy of every enemy, civilized or savage, of the United States, and serving no other earthly purpose than as a post of annoyance to them.".
qas: answers: Seminole Indians based in East Florida began raiding Georgia settlements
question: Where did Seminole Indians raid 

answers: runaway slaves
question: Who did the Indians offer haven to

answers: First Seminole War
question: What is the first Incursion led by Jackson known as now 

answers: orida had become "a derelict open to the occupancy of every enemy, civilized or savage
question: Why did the US president say the Incursion of Florida was neccessary

context: Florida had become a burden to Spain, which could not afford to send settlers or garrisons. Madrid therefore decided to cede the territory to the United States through the Adams-Onís Treaty, which took effect in 1821. President James Monroe was authorized on March 3, 1821 to take possession of East Florida and West Florida for the United States and provide for initial governance. Andrew Jackson served as military governor of the newly acquired territory, but only for a brief period. On March 30, 1822, the United States merged East Florida and part of West Florida into the Florida Territory.
qas: answers: Florida had become a burden to Spain, which could not afford to send settlers or garrisons
question: Why did Madrid cede the territory to the US 

answers: Adams-Onís Treaty, which took effect in 1821
question: What was the name of the treaty which ceded florida to the US 

answers: James Monroe was authorized on March 3, 1821 to take possession of East Florida and West Florida for the United States and provide for initial governance
question: Which president was given control of Florida 

answers: On March 30, 1822, the United States merged East Florida and part of West Florida into the Florida Territory
question: When did East and West Florida Merge 

context: By the early 1800s, Indian removal was a significant issue throughout the southeastern U.S. and also in Florida. In 1830, the U.S. Congress passed the Indian Removal Act and as settlement increased, pressure grew on the United States government to remove the Indians from Florida. Seminoles harbored runaway blacks, known as the Black Seminoles, and clashes between whites and Indians grew with the influx of new settlers. In 1832, the Treaty of Payne's Landing promised to the Seminoles lands west of the Mississippi River if they agreed to leave Florida. Many Seminole left at this time.
qas: answers: Indian removal was a significant issue
question: What was an issue in the early 1800's 

answers: In 1830, the U.S. Congress passed the Indian Removal Act
question: What did congress pass in 1830 

answers: runaway blacks, known as the Black Seminoles
question: Who did Seminoles harbor 

answers: Treaty of Payne's Landing
question: What was the name of the treaty of 1832

answers: the Seminoles lands west of the Mississippi River if they agreed to leave Florida. Many Seminole left at this time.
question: What did Paynes Landing promiss

context: The climate of Florida is tempered somewhat by the fact that no part of the state is distant from the ocean. North of Lake Okeechobee, the prevalent climate is humid subtropical (Köppen: Cfa), while areas south of the lake (including the Florida Keys) have a true tropical climate (Köppen: Aw). Mean high temperatures for late July are primarily in the low 90s Fahrenheit (32–34 °C). Mean low temperatures for early to mid January range from the low 40s Fahrenheit (4–7 °C) in northern Florida to above 60 °F (16 °C) from Miami on southward. With an average daily temperature of 70.7 °F (21.5 °C), it is the warmest state in the country.
qas: answers: somewhat by the fact that no part of the state is distant from the ocean
question: What tempers the Florida Climate 

answers: Lake Okeechobee
question: What divides Florida two climates 

answers: Mean high temperatures for late July are primarily in the low 90s
question: What are Florida's Mean temperatures in  late July 

answers: mid January range from the low 40s Fahrenheit (4–7 °C) in northern Florida to above 60 °F (16 °C) from Miami on southward
question: Low temperatures in Florida average 

answers: With an average daily temperature of 70.7 °F (21.5 °C), it is the warmest state in the country
question: The average daily temperature in Miami

context: Florida's nickname is the "Sunshine State", but severe weather is a common occurrence in the state. Central Florida is known as the lightning capital of the United States, as it experiences more lightning strikes than anywhere else in the country. Florida has one of the highest average precipitation levels of any state, in large part because afternoon thunderstorms are common in much of the state from late spring until early autumn. A narrow eastern part of the state including Orlando and Jacksonville receives between 2,400 and 2,800 hours of sunshine annually. The rest of the state, including Miami, receives between 2,800 and 3,200 hours annually.
qas: answers: Sunshine State
question: What is Florida's nickname 

answers: lightning capital of the United States
question: What is central Florida known as 

answers: 2,400 and 2,800 hours of sunshine annually. The rest of the state, including Miami, receives between 2,800 and 3,200 hours annually
question: Hours of annual sunshine in florida 

context: Hurricanes pose a severe threat each year during the June 1 to November 30 hurricane season, particularly from August to October. Florida is the most hurricane-prone state, with subtropical or tropical water on a lengthy coastline. Of the category 4 or higher storms that have struck the United States, 83% have either hit Florida or Texas. From 1851 to 2006, Florida was struck by 114 hurricanes, 37 of them major—category 3 and above. It is rare for a hurricane season to pass without any impact in the state by at least a tropical storm.[citation needed]
qas: answers: Hurricanes pose a severe threat
question: What posses a threat each year to Florida 

answers: category 4 or higher storms that have struck the United States, 83% have either hit Florida or Texas
question: What percentage of category 4 storms hit Florida 

answers: Florida was struck by 114
question: How many storms hit Florida from 1851 to 2006 

context: Extended systems of underwater caves, sinkholes and springs are found throughout the state and supply most of the water used by residents. The limestone is topped with sandy soils deposited as ancient beaches over millions of years as global sea levels rose and fell. During the last glacial period, lower sea levels and a drier climate revealed a much wider peninsula, largely savanna. The Everglades, an enormously wide, slow-flowing river encompasses the southern tip of the peninsula. Sinkhole damage claims on property in the state exceeded a total of $2 billion from 2006 through 2010.
qas: answers: Extended systems of underwater caves, sinkholes and springs
question: What is found in Florida 

answers: lower sea levels and a drier climate revealed a much wider peninsula, largely savanna.
question: What did the last glacial period provide 

answers: an enormously wide, slow-flowing river encompasses the southern tip of the peninsula
question: What are the Everglades 

answers: Sinkhole damage claims on property in the state exceeded a total of $2 billion from 2006 through 2010
question: How much sink hole damage did Florida suffer recently 

context: The United States Census Bureau estimates that the population of Florida was 20,271,272 on July 1, 2015, a 7.82% increase since the 2010 United States Census. The population of Florida in the 2010 census was 18,801,310. Florida was the seventh fastest-growing state in the U.S. in the 12-month period ending July 1, 2012. In 2010, the center of population of Florida was located between Fort Meade and Frostproof. The center of population has moved less than 5 miles (8 km) to the east and approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) to the north between 1980 and 2010 and has been located in Polk County since the 1960 census. The population exceeded 19.7 million by December 2014, surpassing the population of the state of New York for the first time.
qas: answers: The United States Census Bureau estimates that the population of Florida was 20,271,272 on July 1, 2015
question: What is the population of Florida 

answers: Florida was the seventh fastest-growing state
question: Where did florida rank in population growth 

answers: Polk County since the 1960 census
question: What is the center of the Florida population

answers: surpassing the population of the state of New York
question: What state did Florida pass in population recently 

context: Florida is among the three states with the most severe felony disenfranchisement laws. Florida requires felons to have completed sentencing, parole and/or probation, and then seven years later, to apply individually for restoration of voting privileges. As in other aspects of the criminal justice system, this law has disproportionate effects for minorities. As a result, according to Brent Staples, based on data from The Sentencing Project, the effect of Florida's law is such that in 2014 "[m]ore than one in ten Floridians – and nearly one in four African-American Floridians – are shut out of the polls because of felony convictions."
qas: answers: Florida is among the three states with the most severe felony disenfranchisement laws.
question: How severe are Florida disenfranchisement laws 

answers: felons to have completed sentencing, parole and/or probation, and then seven years later, to apply individually for restoration of voting privileges
question: What doe s the law require for criminals 

answers: this law has disproportionate effects for minorities
question: Who does this law effect most 

answers: one in ten Floridians – and nearly one in four African-American Floridians – are shut out of the polls because of felony convictions
question: How does it effect elections 

context: In 2010, 6.9% of the population (1,269,765) considered themselves to be of only American ancestry (regardless of race or ethnicity). Many of these were of English or Scotch-Irish descent; however, their families have lived in the state for so long, that they choose to identify as having "American" ancestry or do not know their ancestry. In the 1980 United States census the largest ancestry group reported in Florida was English with 2,232,514 Floridians claiming that they were of English or mostly English American ancestry. Some of their ancestry went back to the original thirteen colonies.
qas: answers: 6.9% of the population (1,269,765) considered themselves to be of only American ancestry
question: What percentage of the population considers themselves American 

answers: largest ancestry group reported in Florida was English with 2,232,514 Floridians claiming that they were of English or mostly English American ancestry
question: In the 1980 census the largest ancestry group in Florida was 

answers: back to the original thirteen colonies.
question: How far back did some of the Ancestry go 

context: As of 2010, those of (non-Hispanic white) European ancestry accounted for 57.9% of Florida's population. Out of the 57.9%, the largest groups were 12.0% German (2,212,391), 10.7% Irish (1,979,058), 8.8% English (1,629,832), 6.6% Italian (1,215,242), 2.8% Polish (511,229), and 2.7% French (504,641). White Americans of all European backgrounds are present in all areas of the state. In 1970, non-Hispanic whites were nearly 80% of Florida's population. Those of English and Irish ancestry are present in large numbers in all the urban/suburban areas across the state. Some native white Floridians, especially those who have descended from long-time Florida families, may refer to themselves as "Florida crackers"; others see the term as a derogatory one. Like whites in most of the other Southern states, they descend mainly from English and Scots-Irish settlers, as well as some other British American settlers.
qas: answers: those of (non-Hispanic white) European ancestry accounted for 57.9% of Florida's population
question: As of 2010 what percentage of Florida was white / non Hispanic 

answers: In 1970, non-Hispanic whites were nearly 80% of Florida's population
question: What percentage of florida was white Non Hispanic in 1970 

answers: long-time Florida families, may refer to themselves as "Florida crackers
question: What do many white long term floridian families identify with 

answers: mainly from English and Scots-Irish settlers, as well as some other British American settlers
question: Most  white  Florida Immigrants descend from 

context: As of 2010, those of Hispanic or Latino ancestry ancestry accounted for 22.5% (4,223,806) of Florida's population. Out of the 22.5%, the largest groups were 6.5% (1,213,438) Cuban, 4.5% (847,550) Puerto Rican, 3.3% (629,718) Mexican, and 1.6% (300,414) Colombian. Florida's Hispanic population includes large communities of Cuban Americans in Miami and Tampa, Puerto Ricans in Orlando and Tampa, and Mexican/Central American migrant workers. The Hispanic community continues to grow more affluent and mobile. As of 2011, 57.0% of Florida's children under the age of 1 belonged to minority groups. Florida has a large and diverse Hispanic population, with Cubans and Puerto Ricans being the largest groups in the state. Nearly 80% of Cuban Americans live in Florida, especially South Florida where there is a long-standing and affluent Cuban community. Florida has the second largest Puerto Rican population after New York, as well as the fastest-growing in the nation. Puerto Ricans are more widespread throughout the state, though the heaviest concentrations are in the Orlando area of Central Florida.
qas: answers: Hispanic or Latino ancestry ancestry accounted for 22.5% (4,223,806) of Florida's population
question: What percentage of the Florida population in 2010 was Hispanic 

answers: Out of the 22.5%, the largest groups were 6.5% (1,213,438) Cuban
question: What Origin makes up most of the Hispanics in Florida 

answers: Nearly 80% of Cuban Americans live in Florida, especially South Florida
question: What percentage of Cuban Americans live in Florida 

answers: the second largest Puerto Rican population after New York, as well as the fastest-growing in the nation
question: What is percentage of Puerto Ricans in Florida 

context: As of 2010, those of African ancestry accounted for 16.0% of Florida's population, which includes African Americans. Out of the 16.0%, 4.0% (741,879) were West Indian or Afro-Caribbean American. During the early 1900s, black people made up nearly half of the state's population. In response to segregation, disfranchisement and agricultural depression, many African Americans migrated from Florida to northern cities in the Great Migration, in waves from 1910 to 1940, and again starting in the later 1940s. They moved for jobs, better education for their children and the chance to vote and participate in society. By 1960 the proportion of African Americans in the state had declined to 18%. Conversely large numbers of northern whites moved to the state.[citation needed] Today, large concentrations of black residents can be found in northern and central Florida. Aside from blacks descended from African slaves brought to the US south, there are also large numbers of blacks of West Indian, recent African, and Afro-Latino immigrant origins, especially in the Miami/South Florida area. In 2010, Florida had the highest percentage of West Indians in the United States, with 2.0% (378,926) from Haitian ancestry, and 1.3% (236,950) Jamaican. All other (non-Hispanic) Caribbean nations were well below 0.1% of Florida residents.
qas: answers: As of 2010, those of African ancestry accounted for 16.0% of Florida's population
question: What percentage of Florida was African american in 2010 

answers: During the early 1900s, black people made up nearly half of the state's population
question: what percentage of florida was black in the early 1900's 

answers: response to segregation, disfranchisement and agricultural depression, many African Americans migrated from Florida to northern cities
question: What did many black migrate from florida 

answers: African slaves brought to the US south, there are also large numbers of blacks of West Indian, recent African, and Afro-Latino immigrant origins
question: Where does the African population in florida have ancestry roots 

context: From 1952 to 1964, most voters were registered Democrats, but the state voted for the Republican presidential candidate in every election except for 1964. The following year, Congress passed and President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965, providing for oversight of state practices and enforcement of constitutional voting rights for African Americans and other minorities in order to prevent the discrimination and disenfranchisement that had excluded most of them for decades from the political process.
qas: answers: 1952 to 1964, most voters were registered Democrats, but the state voted for the Republican presidential candidate in every election except for 1964
question: Voter demographics of florida in the 1950's 

answers: Voting Rights Act of 1965, providing for oversight of state practices and enforcement of constitutional voting rights for African Americans and other minorities
question: what did the voting rights act provide for 

answers: President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965
question: what president signed the voting right act 

context: From the 1930s through much of the 1960s, Florida was essentially a one-party state dominated by white conservative Democrats, who together with other Democrats of the Solid South, exercised considerable control in Congress. They gained federal money from national programs; like other southern states, Florida residents have received more federal monies than they pay in taxes: the state is a net beneficiary. Since the 1970s, the conservative white majority of voters in the state has largely shifted from the Democratic to the Republican Party. It has continued to support Republican presidential candidates through the 20th century, except in 1976 and 1996, when the Democratic nominee was from the South. They have had "the luxury of voting for presidential candidates who pledge to cut taxes and halt the expansion of government while knowing that their congressional delegations will continue to protect federal spending."
qas: answers: 1930s through much of the 1960s, Florida was essentially a one-party state dominated by white conservative Democrats
question: What party dominated florida politics from 1930 to 1960 

answers: Florida residents have received more federal monies than they pay in taxes: the state is a net beneficiary
question: Does Florida benefit from taxes

answers: Since the 1970s, the conservative white majority of voters in the state has largely shifted from the Democratic to the Republican Party
question: What party political party dominates Florida now 

answers: continued to support Republican presidential candidates through the 20th century, except in 1976 and 1996, when the Democratic nominee was from the South
question: How does Florida vote in presidential elections 

answers: the luxury of voting for presidential candidates who pledge to cut taxes and halt the expansion of government
question: What do these candidates that Florida supports pledge  

context: The first post-Reconstruction era Republican elected to Congress from Florida was William C. Cramer in 1954 from Pinellas County on the Gulf Coast, where demographic changes were underway. In this period, African Americans were still disenfranchised by the state's constitution and discriminatory practices; in the 19th century they had made up most of the Republican Party. Cramer built a different Republican Party in Florida, attracting local white conservatives and transplants from northern and midwestern states. In 1966 Claude R. Kirk, Jr. was elected as the first post-Reconstruction Republican governor, in an upset election. In 1968 Edward J. Gurney, also a white conservative, was elected as the state's first post-reconstruction Republican US Senator. In 1970 Democrats took the governorship and the open US Senate seat, and maintained dominance for years.
qas: answers: William C. Cramer in 1954 from Pinellas County
question: The first post- reconstruction era republican elected to florida 

answers: Cramer built a different Republican Party in Florida, attracting local white conservatives and transplants from northern and midwestern states
question: What is Cramer credited for 

answers: 966 Claude R. Kirk, Jr. was elected as the first post-Reconstruction Republican governor, in an upset election
question: Who was Claude R Kirk 

answers: 968 Edward J. Gurney, also a white conservative, was elected as the state's first post-reconstruction Republican US Senator
question: Who was Edward j Gurney 

answers: 1970 Democrats took the governorship and the open US Senate seat, and maintained dominance for years
question: What did the Democrat party do in the 1970

context: In 1998, Democratic voters dominated areas of the state with a high percentage of racial minorities and transplanted white liberals from the northeastern United States, known colloquially as "snowbirds". South Florida and the Miami metropolitan area are dominated by both racial minorities and white liberals. Because of this, the area has consistently voted as one of the most Democratic areas of the state. The Daytona Beach area is similar demographically and the city of Orlando has a large Hispanic population, which has often favored Democrats. Republicans, made up mostly of white conservatives, have dominated throughout much of the rest of Florida, particularly in the more rural and suburban areas. This is characteristic of its voter base throughout the Deep South.
qas: answers: In 1998, Democratic voters dominated areas of the state with a high percentage of racial minorities and transplanted white liberals
question: What did democrat voters do in 1998 

answers: white liberals from the northeastern United States, known colloquially as "snowbirds
question: What are snowbirds 

answers: racial minorities and white liberals. Because of this, the area has consistently voted as one of the most Democratic areas of the state
question: What party dominates South Florida and Miami 

answers: Republicans, made up mostly of white conservatives, have dominated throughout much of the rest of Florida
question: which party dominates most of the rest of florida 

context: The fast-growing I-4 corridor area, which runs through Central Florida and connects the cities of Daytona Beach, Orlando, and Tampa/St. Petersburg, has had a fairly even breakdown of Republican and Democratic voters. The area is often seen as a merging point of the conservative northern portion of the state and the liberal southern portion, making it the biggest swing area in the state. Since the late 20th century, the voting results in this area, containing 40% of Florida voters, has often determined who will win the state of Florida in presidential elections.
qas: answers: Daytona Beach, Orlando, and Tampa/St. Petersburg, has had a fairly even breakdown of Republican and Democratic voters
question: What is the make up politically of florida's fastest growing area 

answers: The area is often seen as a merging point of the conservative northern portion of the state and the liberal southern portion
question: The area is viewed as what politically

answers: the voting results in this area, containing 40% of Florida voters, has often determined who will win the state of Florida in presidential elections
question: The vote in this area since the late 20th century decides what 

context: Reapportionment following the 2010 United States Census gave the state two more seats in the House of Representatives. The legislature's redistricting, announced in 2012, was quickly challenged in court, on the grounds that it had unfairly benefited Republican interests. In 2015, the Florida Supreme Court ruled on appeal that the congressional districts had to be redrawn because of the legislature's violation of the Fair District Amendments to the state constitution passed in 2010; it accepted a new map in early December 2015.
qas: answers: Reapportionment following the 2010 United States Census gave the state two more seats in the House of Representatives
question: What has reappointment done to florida 

answers: The legislature's redistricting, announced in 2012, was quickly challenged in court, on the grounds that it had unfairly benefited Republican interests
question: What was challenged in 2012 

answers: Florida Supreme Court ruled on appeal that the congressional districts had to be redrawn because of the legislature's violation of the Fair District Amendments
question: How did the Florida supreme court rule on the challenge 

answers: it accepted a new map in early December 2015.
question: What hapend to the Florida congressional map in 2015 

context: In the closely contested 2000 election, the state played a pivotal role. Out of more than 5.8 million votes for the two main contenders Bush and Al Gore, around 500 votes separated the two candidates for the all-decisive Florida electoral votes that landed Bush the election win. Florida's felony disenfranchisement law is more severe than most European nations or other American states. A 2002 study in the American Sociological Review concluded that "if the state’s 827,000 disenfranchised felons had voted at the same rate as other Floridians, Democratic candidate Al Gore would have won Florida—and the presidency—by more than 80,000 votes."
qas: answers: Out of more than 5.8 million votes for the two main contenders Bush and Al Gore, around 500 votes separated the two candidates
question: What hapend in the 2000 election 

answers: Florida's felony disenfranchisement law is more severe than most European nations or other American states
question: How severe is Florida's Disenfranchisement law 

answers: if the state’s 827,000 disenfranchised felons had voted at the same rate as other Floridians, Democratic candidate Al Gore would have won Florida
question: What did this mean in the 2000 election 

context: The court ruled in 2014, after lengthy testimony, that at least two districts had to be redrawn because of gerrymandering. After this was appealed, in July 2015 the Florida Supreme Court ruled that lawmakers had followed an illegal and unconstitutional process overly influenced by party operatives, and ruled that at least eight districts had to be redrawn. On December 2, 2015, a 5-2 majority of the Court accepted a new map of congressional districts, some of which was drawn by challengers. Their ruling affirmed the map previously approved by Leon County Judge Terry Lewis, who had overseen the original trial. It particularly makes changes in South Florida. There are likely to be additional challenges to the map and districts.
qas: answers: that at least two districts had to be redrawn because of gerrymandering
question: Why did the 2 districts have to be redrawn in 2014 

answers: lawmakers had followed an illegal and unconstitutional process overly influenced by party operatives, and ruled that at least eight districts had to be redrawn
question: How many were ruled to be redrawn in 2015 

answers: a 5-2 majority of the Court accepted a new map of congressional districts
question: What was the court vote on the new congressional map in 2015

answers: There are likely to be additional challenges to the map and districts.
question: Are there any more changes coming to the map 

context: The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Florida in 2010 was $748 billion. Its GDP is the fourth largest economy in the United States. In 2010, it became the fourth largest exporter of trade goods. The major contributors to the state's gross output in 2007 were general services, financial services, trade, transportation and public utilities, manufacturing and construction respectively. In 2010–11, the state budget was $70.5 billion, having reached a high of $73.8 billion in 2006–07. Chief Executive Magazine name Florida the third "Best State for Business" in 2011.
qas: answers: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Florida in 2010 was $748 billion
question: What was Florida's GDP in 2010

answers: Its GDP is the fourth largest economy in the United States
question: Where does Florida's GDP rank 

answers: were general services, financial services, trade, transportation and public utilities, manufacturing and construction respectively
question: What are some major contributors to states output 

answers: Chief Executive Magazine name Florida the third "Best State for Business" in 2011
question: What was Florida named in 2011

context: At the end of the third quarter in 2008, Florida had the highest mortgage delinquency rate in the country, with 7.8% of mortgages delinquent at least 60 days. A 2009 list of national housing markets that were hard hit in the real estate crash included a disproportionate number in Florida. The early 21st-century building boom left Florida with 300,000 vacant homes in 2009, according to state figures. In 2009, the US Census Bureau estimated that Floridians spent an average 49.1% of personal income on housing-related costs, the third highest percentage in the country.
qas: answers: Florida had the highest mortgage delinquency rate in the country, with 7.8% of mortgages delinquent at least 60 days
question: What was the mortgage delinquency rate in 2008 

answers: 300,000 vacant homes in 2009
question: How many vacant homes in Florida in 2009 

answers: Floridians spent an average 49.1% of personal income on housing-related costs
question: What percentage of  personal income was spent of Housing in florida  

answers: the third highest percentage in the country
question: Where did housing spending ranking nationally 

context: After the watershed events of Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the state of Florida began investing in economic development through the Office of Trade, Tourism, and Economic Development. Governor Jeb Bush realized that watershed events such as Andrew negatively impacted Florida's backbone industry of tourism severely. The office was directed to target Medical/Bio-Sciences among others. Three years later, The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) announced it had chosen Florida for its newest expansion. In 2003, TSRI announced plans to establish a major science center in Palm Beach, a 364,000 square feet (33,800 m2) facility on 100 acres (40 ha), which TSRI planned to occupy in 2006.
qas: answers: the state of Florida began investing in economic development through the Office of Trade
question: What did Hurricane Andrew cause Florida to do 

answers: that watershed events such as Andrew negatively impacted Florida's backbone industry of tourism severely
question: What did Govenor Bush Realize

answers: Medical/Bio-Sciences
question: What industry was targeted 

answers: The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) announced it had chosen Florida for its newest expansion
question: Who chose to expand their corporation in Florida 

context: Some sections of the state feature architectural styles including Spanish revival, Florida vernacular, and Mediterranean Revival Style. It has the largest collection of Art Deco and Streamline Moderne buildings in both the United States and the entire world, most of which are located in the Miami metropolitan area, especially Miami Beach's Art Deco District, constructed as the city was becoming a resort destination. A unique architectural design found only in Florida is the post-World War II Miami Modern, which can be seen in areas such as Miami's MiMo Historic District.
qas: answers: architectural styles including Spanish revival, Florida vernacular, and Mediterranean Revival Style
question: What architectural styles are in Florida 

answers: Miami Beach's Art Deco District, constructed as the city was becoming a resort destination
question: When did the art deco area of Miami boom 

answers: the largest collection of Art Deco and Streamline Moderne buildings in both the United States and the entire world, most of which are located in the Miami
question: What does Florida have the largest collection of 

answers: Miami Modern, which can be seen in areas such as Miami's MiMo Historic District.
question: What other Unique Architecture started in Miami after world war 2 

context: Florida is served by Amtrak, operating numerous lines throughout, connecting the state's largest cities to points north in the United States and Canada. The busiest Amtrak train stations in Florida in 2011 were: Sanford (259,944), Orlando (179,142), Tampa Union Station (140,785), Miami (94,556), and Jacksonville (74,733). Sanford, in Greater Orlando, is the southern terminus of the Auto Train, which originates at Lorton, Virginia, south of Washington, D.C.. Until 2005, Orlando was also the eastern terminus of the Sunset Limited, which travels across the southern United States via New Orleans, Houston, and San Antonio to its western terminus of Los Angeles. Florida is served by two additional Amtrak trains (the Silver Star and the Silver Meteor), which operate between New York City and Miami. Miami Central Station, the city's rapid transit, commuter rail, intercity rail, and bus hub, is under construction.
qas: answers: Amtrak, operating numerous lines throughout, connecting the state's largest cities to points north in the United States and Canada
question: What train line connects florida to the North 

answers: Auto Train, which originates at Lorton, Virginia, south of Washington, D.C
question: Where does the Auto train originate 

answers: Sunset Limited, which travels across the southern United States via New Orleans, Houston, and San Antonio to its western terminus of Los Angeles
question: Who does sunset limited service 

answers: Amtrak trains (the Silver Star and the Silver Meteor), which operate between New York City and Miami
question: Two othe ramtrak trains that serve Florida 

context: NASCAR (headquartered in Daytona Beach) begins all three of its major auto racing series in Florida at Daytona International Speedway in February, featuring the Daytona 500, and ends all three Series in November at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Daytona also has the Coke Zero 400 NASCAR race weekend around Independence Day in July. The 24 Hours of Daytona is one of the world's most prestigious endurance auto races. The Grand Prix of St. Petersburg and Grand Prix of Miami have held IndyCar races as well.
qas: answers: NASCAR (headquartered in Daytona Beach) begins all three of its major auto racing series in Florida at Daytona International Speedway in February
question: What is headquartered in Daytona 

answers: Daytona also has the Coke Zero 400 NASCAR race weekend around Independence Day in July
question: Name another race in florida 

answers: The 24 Hours of Daytona is one of the world's most prestigious endurance auto races
question: What is the 24 hours of Daytona 

answers: The Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
question: What does St Pete feature for a race