Search Results | history of tennessee
Your search for "history of tennessee" returned 306 results
Do You Know Who Won These Civil War Battles?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/do-you-know-who-won-these-civil-war-battles-learn
The civil war was the bloodiest war in American history because no matter which side won a battle, Americans died. The war involved many battles, many of which aren't well known. Can you say who won these battles?
How Many People Died on the Trail of Tears?
history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/trail-of-tears.htm
HowStuffWorks looks at the history and legacy of the Trail of Tears and the five tribes affected: Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole and Chickasaw.
Can you name these famous ill-fated ships?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-name-these-famous-illfated-ships
History shows that the sea is no stranger to war and accidents. Take this quiz now to see how well you remember the most famous shipwrecks of all time!
The American Civil War Timeline Quiz: What Happened First?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/the-american-civil-war-timeline-quiz-what-happened-first
If it has been a while since your last American history class, then you might have some trouble knowing which Civil War event came first. Take this quiz and see if you can put this four-year bloody conflict in order.
Kannst du dieses allgemeine Geografie-Quiz über die USA knacken?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-pass-american-geography-gr
Hältst du dich für einen echten Geografie-Experten? Die Vereinigten Staaten sind eines der einzigartigsten und vielseitigsten Länder der Welt und man kann innerhalb der Grenzen der USA nahezu jede Art von Landschaft finden. Bist du bereit herauszufinden, wie gründlich dein Wissen ist?
Do You Know All of These States’ Capitals?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/do-you-know-all-of-these-states-capitals
We don't expect you to sing the states and their capitals like Wakko from Animaniacs (but, we'd be impressed if you did). Can you match Columbia, Carson City, Charleston and Cheyenne to their respective states? Get your geography game going with this quiz!
6 Startling Revelations From Declassified U.S. Government Documents
people.howstuffworks.com/declassified-us-government-documents.htm
Declassified government documents can change our view of history, and also sometimes contain surprising revelations.
Was the White House Really Trashed at Andrew Jackson's First Inauguration?
history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/andrew-jacksons-inauguration.htm
For almost two centuries, Andrew Jackson's inauguration blowout has been cited as the wildest party ever thrown at the White House. But should we take that depiction with a grain of salt?
How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?
people.howstuffworks.com/new-state-in-us.htm
Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?
Can You Name These Australian Prime Ministers?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-name-these-australian-prime-ministers
Australia has a colourful history with its prime ministers, with there being several in its relatively short history as a federated state. Do you know your Aussie PMs by sight?