Trivia

Trivia Question: What American politician, in 1969, popularized the term “Silent Majority” to describe his voter base? Answer: Richard Nixon Nixon did not coin this phrase. However, he introduced millions of Americans to it. Since Nixon, the term silent majority has come to refer to a base of people who don’t openly show the support … Read more

Trivia Question: The Dolomites are mountains found in what European country? Answer: Italy The Dolomites are an off-shoot range of the Alps that make up a good deal of Italy’s northeastern border. Thanks to their height, they dissuaded invaders from entering Italy except through a few key passes. This would prove to be a valuable … Read more

Trivia Question: President Lyndon B. Johnson declared war on what concept in 1964? Answer: Poverty The War on Poverty was, naturally, a symbolic declaration. Johnson began a series of sweeping domestic programs known as the Great Society to eliminate poverty in America. The War on Poverty would also inspire the War on Drugs. Click Here … Read more

Trivia Question: In 1789, what city was made America’s capital? Answer: New York City This was during the Revolutionary age. The burgeoning American government needed a centralized location to act from. Since New York City could provide for their needs, they made it the first true American capital. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz … Read more

Trivia Question: The Hmong people are native to what continent? Answer: Asia The Hmong live primarily in China and Vietnam. Click Here To Take Today’s History Quiz   Yesterday’s “Trivia Question of the Day”