Scientific Method

Problem: There was little opportunities to change your way of life in

Minorca. At New Smyrna colony, in east Florida, there was a

chance you could work as a laborer for a number of years, and gain

your freedom after .

Research: Florida was a land of opportunity and if you were a good worker ,

you could be set free after a while, to start a new life in America

Hypothesis: When they went over, they hoped to work hard for a small

amount of years, and be able to start a different life in America.

Experiment: They agreed to grow crops for Dr. Turnbull in the new colony.

They would go over to New Smyrna in April of 1768 and start

working by August of that year. After a number of years, he

would set them free to start a new life.

Analyzing Data and: Many problems like sickness, High death rates, cruel

Observations treatment, and conditions near slavery.

Conclusion: The agreement between the Minorcan colonists and Dr. Turnbull

failed to match the hopes of the colonists.

Problem: The arrangement was so unsuccessful, that the colonists began to

look for other options.

Research: North of New Smyrna, was an established community, in

St. Augustine. This community was lead by Colonel Patrick Tonyn,

governor of East Florida. There was a lot of opportunities for

laborors, butchers, bakers, shopkeepers, and carpenders, to make

a good living in St. Augustine. There was also a strong fort to

protect the town from the English, Indians, and other enemies.

Hypothesis: They hoped in St. Augustine, they could find a better life.

Experiment: In March of 1777, they complained about the harsh treatment

to Gov'n Tonyn and in May of that year, they were released from

their agreement by Dr. Turnbull's attorneys. In November of

1777, six hundred Manorcans marched along Kings Road to

St. Augustine.

Analyzing Data and: When they arrived at St. Augustine from their march,

Observations they joined the town's labor force. By 1786, the

Minorcan group had 469 members, over fifty percent of

the town's population. They were given land where the

Flagler College is now. They raised crops, fished, and

many worked two or three jobs to support their families.

Conclusion: At this colony, the Minorcans formed a very successful

community. Life was still difficult, but better than New Smyrna.