General Knowledge Trivia questions and answers

General Knowledge Trivia Questions and Answers

Our general knowledge trivia questions and answers are a fun way to learn some random facts about geography, history, politics, sports, science, technology, music, food, wild life, entertainment, cultures or just about anything.

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3,831.

Which U.S. state was the last to abolish slavery?

A.

Delaware

B.

Mississippi

C.

Kentucky

D.

Texas

E.

Alabama

Correct answer is B

Mississippi officially abolished slavery in 1865.

3,832.

What was the main goal of the Missouri Compromise?

A.

Abolish slavery

B.

Maintain the balance between free and slave states

C.

Expand westward

D.

Reduce tariffs

E.

Promote industrialization

Correct answer is B

The Missouri Compromise maintained the balance between free and slave states.

3,833.

What event triggered the U.S. entry into World War II?

A.

The invasion of Poland

B.

The attack on Pearl Harbor

C.

The D-Day invasion

D.

The Battle of Britain

E.

The Fall of France

Correct answer is B

The U.S. entered World War II after the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

3,834.

Which economic policy is associated with Alexander Hamilton?

A.

Tariff Reduction

B.

Laissez-Faire Economics

C.

National Bank System

D.

Social Security

E.

Supply-Side Economics

Correct answer is C

Alexander Hamilton established the National Bank System to stabilize the U.S. economy.

3,835.

Which U.S. President is known for the "Fourteen Points" plan?

A.

Woodrow Wilson

B.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

C.

Theodore Roosevelt

D.

William Howard Taft

E.

Calvin Coolidge

Correct answer is A

Woodrow Wilson proposed the Fourteen Points after World War I.