American History Trivia - Questions With Answers

What was Glen Millers signature tune?
A:  Moonlight Serenade

Which American President was born in Corsica?
A:  William Harding Corsica Ohio

Who coined the term gossip column?
A: Mark Twain

In Harry S Truman,  what did the S stand for ?
A: Nothing

Paul Revere was a silversmith, copper engraver and what?
A:  Dentist

What did Dick Turpin the highwayman serve an apprenticeship for?
A:  Butcher

The Eisenhower trophy is given annually to what best amateur team?
A:  Golf

In 1927,  who  was Time Magazines first man of the year ?
A:  Charles Lindbergh

Who was it who once said "To err is human, but it feels divine"?
A:  Mae West

Little Eva introduced what popular dance in 1962?
A:  The Locomotion

Janette Rankin, in 1917, was the first woman to do what?
A:  Be elected to Congress

The book, Gone to Texas,  by Forest Carter, is the basis for what movie?
A:  The Outlaw JoseyWales

What U.S. city was named after a British Prime Minister?
A:  Pittsburgh

Which American state flag is triangular in shape?
A:  Ohio

Arthur Flegenheimer died  in Oct 1935 and was better known as who?
A:  Dutch Schultz

Who or what was introduced to America in 1964?
A:  G I Joe

What 1910 act made it illegal to transport woman across state lines for  immoral purposes?
A: The Mann Act

Whose last words were "let's do it"?
A:  Garry Gilmore

Who was the runner up in the 1979 Le Mans 24 hour race?
A:  Paul Newman

The 1862 Sioux uprising started in which state?
 A: Minnesota