40's Trivia
What event triggered the U.S. entry into World War II?
Pearl Harbor
What is the name of the Disney film released in 1940 featuring a wooden puppet?
Pinocchio
Which woman became famous for making a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean?
Emelia Earhart
American style hash browns are made of what vegetable?
Potato
What popular soft drink was invented in the United States in 1886?
Coca-Cola
What fabric was rationed during World War II?
Silk
Which actor starred in "It's a Wonderful Life"?
James Stewart
At what age can you start to receive Social Security retirement benefits in the US?
62
A traditional Johnny Cake is baked in what?
Cast Iron Pan
Which American food company introduced the first chocolate chip cookie in 1938?
Toll House
What type of dress, characterized by its length, was popular in the 1940s?
Tea dress
Which actress starred in "Gone with the Wind"?
Vivien Leigh
What were the Three Stooges’ names?
Moe, Larry & Curly
Fried Chicken is dipped in batter made of what prior to frying?
Flour
What well-known American condiment was first sold commercially in 1876?
Ketchup
What was the purpose of the Manhattan Project?
Nuclear weapon
What was the highest-grossing film of the 1940s?
Bambi
What was the brand behind the first commercial for TV dinners?
Swanson
A classic Banana Split dessert is topped with how many types of ice cream?
3
What type of pie, traditionally associated with Thanksgiving, was likely first made by early American settlers?
Pumpkin Pie
Who was the British Prime Minister for most of World War II?
Winston Churchill
What were the women's fashion trends in the 1940s?
Pencil skirts, blouses
What year did the Beatles officially disband?
1971
Which of the following sandwiches contains corned beef?
Reuben
What popular American snack, made from ground corn and often flavored with cheese, was invented in the 1930s?
Cheese Puffs (Cheetos)