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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3,841.

Which U.S. President is associated with the Gettysburg Address?

A.

George Washington

B.

Thomas Jefferson

C.

Abraham Lincoln

D.

Andrew Jackson

E.

James Madison

Correct answer is C

Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address during the Civil War in 1863.

3,842.

What is the purpose of the Federal Reserve System?

A.

Control monetary policy and regulate banks

B.

Collect taxes

C.

Print currency

D.

Supervise trade agreements

E.

Fund public education

Correct answer is A

The Federal Reserve controls monetary policy and regulates financial institutions.

3,843.

What year did the Boston Tea Party occur?

A.

1770

B.

1773

C.

1775

D.

1776

E.

1777

Correct answer is B

The Boston Tea Party, a protest against British taxes, occurred in 1773.

3,844.

Which act allowed the U.S. government to draft soldiers during World War I?

A.

Selective Service Act

B.

Homestead Act

C.

G.I. Bill

D.

War Powers Act

E.

Patriot Act

Correct answer is A

The Selective Service Act of 1917 established the military draft.

3,845.

What was the main purpose of the Great Society programs?

A.

End poverty and racial injustice

B.

Promote westward expansion

C.

Expand U.S. territory

D.

Fund World War II

E.

Reduce taxes

Correct answer is A

The Great Society programs aimed to eliminate poverty and racial injustice.