Ultimate History Quiz
How well do you know history? Find out! Play the Ultimate History Quiz from History.com, featuring thousands of questions about American and global history trivia. Challenge your friends, and see how you stack up to the competition.
Interactives (4)
-
Place the State
Place the StateInteractive
-
State the Plate Game
State the Plate GameInteractive
-
Ultimate History Quiz
Ultimate History QuizInteractive
-
Civil War 150
Civil War 150Interactive
Videos (15)
-
Logging in Florida
Logging in FloridaVideo Clip (2:27)
Video Clip (2:27)
Jimmy and his son find new opportunities--and obstacles-- in Florida.
-
The Space Race
The Space RaceVideo Clip (2:58)
Video Clip (2:58)
The U.S. competition with the U.S.S.R. for technological dominance spurred the U.S. on to the first-ever landing on the Moon.
-
Walt Disney World
Walt Disney WorldVideo Clip (4:08)
Video Clip (4:08)
What was once swamp land now houses the world's largest theme park, Walt Disney World. Why was Florida an ideal location to build this massive resort?
-
Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster
Challenger Space Shuttle DisasterVideo Clip (2:21)
Video Clip (2:21)
See how one tiny mishap can spell disaster for one of the most complex machines ever engineered.
-
Mysteries of Florida's Coral Castle
Mysteries of Florida's Coral CastleVideo Clip (3:17)
Video Clip (3:17)
In the early 20th century, a man in Florida secretly cut and sculpted 1,100 pounds of stone with basic tools to build the Coral Castle as a tribute to his runaway bride. Did he really construct this mysterious home all by himself? Fom "Weird U.S."
-
The Electoral College
The Electoral CollegeVideo Clip (4:00)
Video Clip (4:00)
Host David Eisenbach explains what the history and purpose of the Electoral College is and why it is so important to America's democratic process.
-
Space Race: Cold War Front
Space Race: Cold War FrontVideo Clip (4:21)
Video Clip (4:21)
A brief look at the Space Race, set to "Magic Carpet Ride" by Steppenwolf.
-
Edna Buchanan: Florida Inspires
Edna Buchanan: Florida InspiresVideo Clip (1:58)
Video Clip (1:58)
In this States video clip Edna Buchanan on Florida: Edna Buchanan tells us why Florida has some of the most resilient people. This video clip is courtesy of The History Channel.
-
Space: JFK's New Frontier
Space: JFK's New FrontierVideo Clip (3:55)
Video Clip (3:55)
On February 20, 1962, Colonel John Glenn became the first human to orbit the earth, launching the manned space program.
-
Space Shuttle Crawler
Space Shuttle CrawlerVideo Clip (3:05)
Video Clip (3:05)
A brief look at NASA's Shuttle Crawler at the Kennedy Space Center.
-
Ask Steve: The Space Program
Ask Steve: The Space ProgramVideo Clip (1:34)
Video Clip (1:34)
In this video clip from Ask Steve, the reason for Americans interest in the Space Program was explored. It is explained that competition, and the technological wonder of the space race were some of the reasons for the Americans interest.
-
History Rewind: Chimp In Space
History Rewind: Chimp In SpaceVideo Clip (1:53)
Video Clip (1:53)
Rewind Breaking News The History Channel: This is the story of Ham, the first hominid to be launched into space. Ham the chimp is launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida in a Project Mercury Redstone rocket.
-
Gulf Breeze, Florida UFO
Gulf Breeze, Florida UFOVideo Clip (2:59)
Video Clip (2:59)
See what happened in Florida when a man was almost beamed up by a UFO.
-
Bathing Beauties
Bathing BeautiesVideo Clip (1:19)
Video Clip (1:19)
In a What Were They Thinking video, watch as women compete in an underwater beauty contest in the crystal clear waters of Florida. Walking underwater and looking beautiful at the same time is not as easy as one might think!
-
Launch of Explorer 1 Satellite
Launch of Explorer 1 SatelliteVideo Clip (1:44)
Video Clip (1:44)
In January 1958, the United States launched its first satellite, from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in response to the Soviet Union's launch of the Sputnik satellite several months earlier.
Photo Galleries (4)
-
Florida
Florida(11 Photos)
11 Photos
View pictures from the state of Florida on History. See images of famous locations that represent the state.
-
Space Race
Space Race(13 Photos)
13 Photos
-
Native American Tribes and Cultures
Native American Tribes and Cultures(13 Photos)
13 Photos
Native American cultures in the United States include socially and geographically diverse groups.
-
Native Americans: Legislation
Native Americans: Legislation(12 Photos)
12 Photos
For more than 300 years, Native Americans have fought, often through legal efforts, to preserve and maintain their cultures, land and way of life.
Speeches & Audio (3)
-
Election Night 2000
Election Night 2000Audio Clip (1:14)
Audio Clip (1:14)
With the voting results from Florida too close to call, NPR News is unable to announce a winner for U.S. president on November 7, 2000. The country will wait 36 more days before the contest between Republican candidate Gov. George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore is decided.
-
Al Gore Concedes Presidential Election
Al Gore Concedes Presidential ElectionAudio Clip (1:50)
Audio Clip (1:50)
On December 13, 2000, after a 36-day legal battle over one of the most contested presidential elections in American history, Vice President Al Gore concedes the U.S. presidential election to George W. Bush.
-
George W. Bush Speaks After Al Gore's Final Concession
George W. Bush Speaks After Al Gore's Final ConcessionAudio Clip (1:40)
Audio Clip (1:40)
After a 36-day legal battle over one of the most contested presidential elections in American history, Vice President Al Gore conceded the 2000 U.S. presidential election to George W. Bush. On December 13, after receiving the phone call from Gore, President Bush addresses the nation.
Most Popular Videos on History.com
-
D-Day Invasion
(3:07)
-
Hitler's Military Blunders
(3:27)
Newest Videos on History.com
-
Vietnam in HD Preview
(2:00)
-
Two For the Road
(1:48)
-
HISTORY says Thanks
(2:47)
Read More about Florida
Florida, which joined the union in 1845, is known for its tourism industry, orange crop and warm climate.
GoRelated Shows
-
America The Story of Us
America The Story of Us is an epic 12-hour television event that tells the extraordinary story of how America was invented.
-
How The States Got Their Shapes
We take the shapes of our states for granted, but the map of America could have looked very different.
Shop HISTORY
-
The States DVD Set
A lavish tour of each and every of our 50 states! Get the entire 10-part series on 3 DVDs.
$17.77
Buy Now -
-
Swamp People Troy Mask
Want the ultimate Big Head? The Swamp People Troy Mask is for Cajuns and Cajuns at heart.
$44.99
Buy Now
Email Updates
Keep up with the latest History shows, online features, special offers and more.
Sign up
