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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3,876.

Which U.S. President is associated with the phrase "Speak softly and carry a big stick"?

A.

Theodore Roosevelt

B.

Woodrow Wilson

C.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

D.

William Howard Taft

E.

Warren G. Harding

Correct answer is A

Theodore Roosevelt used this phrase to describe his foreign policy approach.

3,877.

Which event ended the Reconstruction Era in the United States?

A.

The Civil Rights Act

B.

The Compromise of 1877

C.

The Emancipation Proclamation

D.

The Plessy v. Ferguson case

E.

The Homestead Act

Correct answer is B

The Compromise of 1877 ended Reconstruction by withdrawing federal troops from the South.

3,878.

What is the purpose of the 14th Amendment?

A.

Abolish slavery

B.

Grant citizenship and equal protection under the law

C.

Lower the voting age

D.

Limit presidential terms

E.

Prohibit alcohol

Correct answer is B

The 14th Amendment grants citizenship and guarantees equal protection under the law.

3,879.

Which U.S. President issued the Proclamation of Neutrality in 1793?

A.

George Washington

B.

John Adams

C.

Thomas Jefferson

D.

James Madison

E.

Alexander Hamilton

Correct answer is A

George Washington issued the Proclamation of Neutrality to avoid involvement in European conflicts.

3,880.

What year did the United States enter World War I?

A.

1914

B.

1915

C.

1917

D.

1918

E.

1920

Correct answer is C

The United States entered World War I in 1917.