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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3,856.

What was the purpose of the New Deal programs?

A.

Address economic challenges of the Great Depression

B.

End World War I

C.

Promote industrialization

D.

Expand U.S. territory

E.

Establish trade policies

Correct answer is A

The New Deal addressed economic challenges during the Great Depression.

3,857.

Who was the primary author of the Bill of Rights?

A.

Thomas Jefferson

B.

James Madison

C.

Alexander Hamilton

D.

George Mason

E.

Benjamin Franklin

Correct answer is B

James Madison is considered the primary author of the Bill of Rights.

3,858.

What is the purpose of the U.S. Department of Education?

A.

Regulate schools and provide funding

B.

Oversee economic policies

C.

Manage national security

D.

Supervise trade agreements

E.

Control healthcare

Correct answer is A

The Department of Education oversees schools and provides federal funding.

3,859.

Which U.S. state was the first to grant women the right to vote?

A.

New York

B.

Wyoming

C.

California

D.

Massachusetts

E.

Texas

Correct answer is B

Wyoming granted women the right to vote in 1869.

3,860.

Which event marked the end of the American Revolution?

A.

Battle of Yorktown

B.

Treaty of Paris (1783)

C.

Battle of Saratoga

D.

Declaration of Independence

E.

Boston Tea Party

Correct answer is B

The Treaty of Paris in 1783 officially ended the American Revolution.