General Knowledge Trivia questions and answers

General Knowledge Trivia Questions and Answers

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3,871.

Who was the leader of the Confederate Army during the Civil War?

A.

Ulysses S. Grant

B.

Robert E. Lee

C.

Stonewall Jackson

D.

William T. Sherman

E.

George McClellan

Correct answer is B

Robert E. Lee was the commander of the Confederate Army.

3,872.

Which U.S. state was purchased from France in the Louisiana Purchase?

A.

Texas

B.

California

C.

Louisiana

D.

Montana

E.

All of the above

Correct answer is E

The Louisiana Purchase included many states, significantly expanding U.S. territory.

3,873.

What does the term "Gilded Age" refer to in U.S. history?

A.

A period of economic growth and corruption

B.

The Civil War era

C.

The Reconstruction Era

D.

The Progressive Era

E.

The Roaring Twenties

Correct answer is A

The Gilded Age was marked by rapid economic growth and political corruption in the late 19th century.

3,874.

What was the main goal of the Manhattan Project?

A.

Develop atomic weapons

B.

Advance radar technology

C.

End the Great Depression

D.

Promote women in science

E.

Rebuild Europe after WWII

Correct answer is A

The Manhattan Project developed atomic weapons during World War II.

3,875.

What was the main purpose of the Interstate Highway System, established in 1956?

A.

Promote tourism

B.

Enhance military mobility and economic growth

C.

Connect national parks

D.

Expand public transportation

E.

Facilitate international trade

Correct answer is B

The Interstate Highway System was built for military and economic purposes.