Question 1

Who was the President of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865?

Accepted Answer

Jefferson Davis

Question 2

Which battle turned the tide of the war in favor of the Union?

Accepted Answer

Gettysburg Battle

Question 3

What was the primary issue that led to the secession of Southern states and the start of the American Civil War?

Accepted Answer

States' rights

Question 4

What was the name of the famous railroad that connected the East Coast to the West Coast in 1869?

Accepted Answer

The Transcontinental Railroad

Question 5

Who was the leader of the Continental Army who died in 1789?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

Question 6

What was the name of the first electric power station in Chicago?

Accepted Answer

The Edison Power Station

Question 7

What was the name of the famous wagon trail that pioneers used to cross the Great Plains?

Accepted Answer

The Oregon Trail

Question 8

Who was the leader of the Continental Congress who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776?

Accepted Answer

John Hancock

Question 9

What was the name of the first electric streetcar system in New York City?

Accepted Answer

The Union Electric Street Railway

Question 10

What was the name of the famous outlaw who robbed banks and trains during the late 19th century?

Accepted Answer

Butch Cassidy

History: Trivia questions with answers