History Trivia and Answers

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Hard

Historically, parts from which animal were used to stiffen corsets?

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Answer: Whale - The baleen, the parts of their mouths used to filter food, were cut into tough, flexible strips.

Medium

Which founding father is known for his large signature on the United States Declaration of Independence?

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Answer: John Hancock
He became very popular in Massachusetts when British officials seized his sloop (sail boat) Liberty in 1768 and charged him with smuggling (although the charges were eventually dropped).

Medium

In what year was Queen Elizabeth II born?

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Answer: 1926
Queen Elizabeth has been the Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia since February 6, 1952. She was born on April 21, 1926 at 2:40 A.M.

Easy

How many stripes are on the American flag?

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Answer: 13
The 13 stripes represents the thirteen British colonies that declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.



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