BIO

My name is Bojana Vukovic and I am an international student from Serbia. I was born and raised in Serbia and came to the U.S. in 2019 to attend university. My major is B.S. Psychology with a minor in Interdisciplinary Humanities (concentrating on philosophy and linguistics). My main research interests focus on deception in relation to nonverbal, verbal, and physiological cues. In my current HITM thesis, I am specifically examining eye movement behavior and facial clusters as potential cues for deceit. Another domain of research I find particular interest in are cross-cultural studies. I am currently preparing another research project about identity and belonging in relation to family and nationality on a cross-cultural level. I am fluent in English and Serbian, and I am also currently working on improving my French and Russian language knowledge. In my spare time, I enjoy weight lifting, attending classical music concerts and theater plays, reading classical literature, watching experimental and independent production films, painting, photography, and travelling. The four main values I live by are dedication, perseverance, honesty, and integrity, which I strive to incorporate in my life's work and all my personal and professional relationships.

The Impact of Early Tallahassee Land Sales on the Capital's Development

Abstract

Land sales played a crucial role in the development of many U.S. cities, including Tallahassee, Florida. The present study examines the impact of early land sales on Tallahassee's development through political, economic, and social lenses. It aims to answer two research questions: (1) How did land sales influence Tallahassee's development, and (2) Why were the specie-paying banks in Georgia and South Carolina banned from purchasing land in early Tallahassee, while the specie-paying banks from other states, such as New York, Louisiana, and Alabama, were not? The study draws on primary and secondary sources to qualitatively analyze the data and answer the research questions. The findings suggest that land sales brought new wealth and economic opportunities to the city, spurring the growth of new industries such as cotton and tobacco production, transportation, and trade. Land sales also contributed to Tallahassee's political power and influence by establishing the city as the capital of Florida. Additionally, land sales led to the development of new social institutions and cultural practices in Tallahassee. However, the study is inconclusive about the exact reasons why the specie-paying banks in Georgia and South Carolina were excluded from purchasing land in Tallahassee. The study's limitations include its reliance on historical records that may not be fully comprehensive or accurate. Future research could examine potential reasons for the exclusion of specie issued by banks in Georgia and South Carolina, including political tensions, currency stability concerns, historical and cultural factors, and economic and political interests.

Keywords: Tallahassee, early Tallahassee, Tallahassee history, Tallahassee development, Florida capital, Tallahassee land sales, land sales, early Tallahassee economy, early Tallahassee politics, early Tallahassee society, Florida, frontier Florida, specie-paying