general history
In what year did the United States declare its independence from Great Britain?
1776
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
What event prompted the United States to enter World War II?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
What is the name of the ancient Egypt writing system?
Hieroglyphics
How many states make up the United States of America?
50
What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Yorktown
Which General led the Confederate forces in the US Civil War?
Lee
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII, was from which country?
Spain
The government of which country imposed the Stamp Act on American colonists in 1765?
United Kingdom
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II?
Winston Churchill
In American history, who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
In which year did Great Britain officially leave the European Union?
2020
What crime was Joan of Arc accused of?
Witchcraft
Which US President approved the dropping of the Atomic bomb on Japan?
Truman
Which US state was originally called New Netherlands?
New Jersey
Which 11th-century Scottish king is the subject of a Shakespeare play?
Macbeth
What was the generic term for North America after it was first discovered?
New World
What was the name of a wheeled vehicle pulled by horses in ancient Rome?
Chariot
Which title did Kate Middleton take when she got married?
Duchess of Cambridge
The Roman military defensive move of 'testudo' takes its name from which animal?
Tortoise
Fidel Castro is a former President and Prime Minister of which country?
Cuba
The Royal Family of which country financed Christopher Columbus's expeditions?
Spain
Goa was a colony of which European nation in India?
Portugal
The British surrendered to Washington at Yorktown in which state?
Virginia