THE ENTIRE HISTORY OF FLORIDA IN 10 MINUTES

Florida wasn’t always American—and its journey from a contested colonial frontier to one of the most recognizable states in the United States is far stranger than most people realize. In this episode of MrWonderly, discover the fascinating history of Florida: the Native civilizations that lived there long before European arrival, Spain’s claim in 1513, the founding of St. Augustine, battles between European empires, Fort Mose, British rule, the Seminole Wars, American statehood, the Civil War, the railroad and land boom, Cape Canaveral, tourism, immigration, and the transformation of Florida into the state we know today. How did a difficult, swampy peninsula fought over by empires eventually become a global destination for millions of people? This is the history of Florida—explained. Subscribe to MrWonderly for fascinating stories about the countries, states, empires, civilizations, wars, borders, and events that shaped our world. #FloridaHistory #Florida #History #AmericanHistory #USHistory #MrWonderly