After studying all governments in 1748, France's Baron de Montesquieu said whose was nearly perfect?

History Trivia / September 05, 2025

Britain's. Montesquieu claimed the separation of powers in executive, legislature and judiciary as the best form of government.

What African-American tennis superstar died of AIDS on Feb. 6, 1993?

History Trivia / September 04, 2025

Arthur Ashe. In 1988, Arthur Ashe discovered that he had contracted the HIV virus from a blood transfusion during his second heart surgery in 1983.

Who was the only U.S. President who did not live in the White House?

History Trivia / September 04, 2025

George Washington. Construction of the White House was not completed until 1792, when John Adams became the first resident.

In what year was the Chinese Exclusion Act put into usage?

History Trivia / September 03, 2025

1882. The Chinese Exclusion Act occurred in 1882, it barred Chinese laborers from entering the United States.

Which American political figure wrote the book "Earth in the Balance"?

History Trivia / September 03, 2025

Al Gore. "Earth in the Balance" was written in 1992, when Al Gore was still a U.S. Senator.

Which explorer led the first expedition that sailed around the world?

History Trivia / September 02, 2025

Ferdinand Magellan. Explorer Ferdinand Magellan was Portuguese but sailed for Spain.