History Do you know your presidential history? Test those executive Trivia Nut skills here! Published 2 years ago on February 21, 2023 By Mike Peck /5 1028 History Vol. 11 When was the Declaration of Independence signed? July 2, 1777 August 2nd, 1776 June 4, 1778 July 4, 1776 Next Question Wrong! Correct! While the Second Continental Congress initially met in Philadelphia to discuss the country's future on July 1, 1776 and declared America's independence from England on July 2, the final draft of the Declaration of Independence document wasn't finished until July 4—and wasn't actually signed until August 2 of that year. Today, we celebrate the day the document's text was finalized. Which of these Presidents never got married? Teddy Roosevelt Grover Cleveland James Buchanan Andrew Johnson Next Question Wrong! Correct! James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States (1857-1861), served immediately prior to the American Civil War. He remains the only President to remain a lifelong bachelor. What were the names of Columbus' ships? the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria the Niña, the Pinta, and unknown the Niña, the Pinta, and the Hermosa the Santa Maria, the Santa Clara, and unknown Next Question Wrong! Correct! The Santa Maria was indeed the name of one ship, though the crew called it La Gallega, after the province where it was built, Galicia. The second ship was the Santa Clara but was nicknamed the Niña due to the fact that it was owned by a man named Juan Niño. Finally, the third ship wasn't officially deemed the Pinta, but that's the name that was given to it by saucy sailors who were inspired by the Spanish term for "the painted one" or "prostitute," according to History.com. The ship's original name has been lost to history. Which U.S. President served the shortest term? Gerald Ford James A. Garfield Zachary Taylor William Henry Harrison Next Question Wrong! Correct! William Henry Harrison died 31 days into his presidential term, the shortest-serving president in history. Which of these is NOT in the original 1791 Bill of Rights? Freedom from unreasonable search and seizures Freedom of speech Right to bear and keep arms The right to vote Wrong! Correct! If you’re looking for the right to vote, you won’t find it in the original United States Constitution or the Bill of Rights. Next Trivia Did You Know? A singing birthday card has more computer power in it than the entire Allied Army of WWII. Related Topics: Advertisement