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Florida, state, United States, U.S. Political Geography
Related Category: U.S. Political Geography
Florida[flOr´idu, flor´–] Pronunciation Key - History-
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From Depression to Postwar Growth
Florida weathered the depression of the 1930s with the help of the federal government, and during World War II prospered from army, navy, and air force installations. After the war the state enjoyed phenomenal growth. Virtually unlimited water resources, as well as the pleasant climate, were important factors in attracting new industries. Manufacturing, particularly industries related to aeronautics, developed at an extraordinary rate.
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