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Test yourself! Take this American Presidents Quiz | Presidential Trivia

Interesting facts about the American presidents.

A multiple-choice quiz by gamesrfun2222. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
gamesrfun2222

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
58,378

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
1871

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Question 1 of 5

1. What was the name of George Washington's father? Hint

Augustine

Willard

George

Thomas

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Question 2 of 5

2. When was William McKinley born? Hint

Feb 4, 1845

January 29, 1843

Mar 29, 1843

June 28, 1844

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Question 3 of 5

3. Willam Howard Taft served as Secretary of War under what President? Hint

Woodrow Wilson

Grover Cleveland

Theodore Roosevelt

William McKinley

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Question 4 of 5

4. What was the name of John Fitzgerald Kennedy's father? Hint

Joseph John Kennedy

Joseph Willam Kennedy

Joseph Henry Kennedy

Joseph Patrick Kennedy

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Question 5 of 5

5. Who served as Secretary of State in 1973-74 under Richard M. Nixon? Hint

David M. Kennedy

William P. Rogers

Henry A. Kissinger

William E. Simon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of George Washington's father?

Answer: Augustine

Washington's father died when he was only ten years old. He served briefly as a midshipman in the British Navy at age Fifteen. He led the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolution and became the First President of the United States, serving two terms.

2. When was William McKinley born?

Answer: January 29, 1843

Born in Niles,Ohio and affectionately known as 'Idol Of Ohio' tragically McKinley was to become the 3rd U.S. President to be assassinated (Lincoln and Garfield before him). An anarchist named Leon Czolgosz shot McKinley twice at point blank range. Although he was at first thought to be going to live, he died of his wounds a week later. Vice President Theodore Roosevelt assumed the Presidency.

3. Willam Howard Taft served as Secretary of War under what President?

Answer: Theodore Roosevelt

Taft also held the following posts: U.S. Solicitor General, 1890-92. Governor of the Philippines, 1901-04. Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, 1921-30.

4. What was the name of John Fitzgerald Kennedy's father?

Answer: Joseph Patrick Kennedy

Assassinated in 1963 by Lee Harvey Oswald, Kennedy was one of the most widely popular presidents in U.S.history. His brother Robert served as U.S. Attorney General and was assassinated in 1968 by Sirhan Sirhan.

5. Who served as Secretary of State in 1973-74 under Richard M. Nixon?

Answer: Henry A. Kissinger

Nixon was forced to resign as President over the 'Watergate' scandal. Born: January 9, 1913, in Yorba Linda, California. Died: April 22, 1994, in New York, New York.

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