Which of these is the oldest black women's college in the United States?

History Trivia / September 11, 2024

Spelman College. Spelman College was founded in April 1881 in Atlanta, Georgia.

How much did the U.S. pay for the Louisiana Purchase?

History Trivia / September 11, 2024

$15 Million. $3,750,000 of the Louisiana Purchase price was to cover claims of U.S. citizens against France.

Where was the treaty signed ending the Russo-Japanese War?

History Trivia / September 10, 2024

Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The treaty to end the Russo-Japanese War was signed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on September 5, 1905.

Which of the following ladies and attendants is not a valid match?

History Trivia / September 10, 2024

Desdemona And Bianca. In Shakespeare's tragedy "Othello" it is Iago's wife Emilia who is Desdemona's attendant.

How much did each of the RMS Titanic's anchors weigh?

History Trivia / September 09, 2024

15 1/2 Tons. The RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank in 1912.

What was the only state that George McGovern won in the election of 1972?

History Trivia / September 09, 2024

Massachusetts. McGovern lost to Nixon, but dirty tricks during the campaign (such as Watergate) led to Nixon's downfall.