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Quiz about C19 Politicians and Political Parties

C19 Politicians and Political Parties Quiz

During the 18th and 19th Centuries the Politicians and Political Parties of the United States created some of the most important and often volatile changes in our history. This is a small sample of some events during that period of time.

A multiple-choice quiz by YOMD39. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
YOMD39

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
3,269

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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Question 1 of 10

1. Serious differences among the Federalists resulted in the creation of a new Party. What was the name given by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison for this new Political Party ? Hint

Republican Party

Democratic Party

Anti-Federalist Party

Democratic-Republican Party

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these vice-presidents was elected to that office for two terms, but under different presidents? Hint

Richard Johnson

George Dallas

George Clinton

William King

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Question 3 of 10

3. During Andrew Jackson's Presidency his opponents established the Whig Party. Who were the original leaders of the Whig Party? Hint

John Tyler and Daniel Webster

Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor

William Harrison and John Tyler

Henry Clay and Daniel Webster

4. The Free-Soil Party was organized on a platform opposing the extension of slavery. The slogan of the Party was 'free soil, free speech, free labor and free men.' Who was the presidential nominee of the Free-Soil Party in 1848? Hint

Charles F. Adams

John Calhoun

Martin Van Buren

DeWitt Clinton

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Question 5 of 10

5. During James Buchanan's Presidency five States seceded from the Union. Which was the first State to secede? Hint

Louisiana

Mississippi

South Carolina

Georgia

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1854 a coalition of the Whig Party, the Know-Nothing Party and the Free-Soil Party formed the modern Republican Party (GOP). Who did the Republicans nominate as their presidential candidate in 1856? Hint

John Fremont

Hannibal Hamlin

William Dayton

John Breckinridge

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which 19th century president was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives after he completed his term in the White House? Hint

Andrew Johnson

Franklin Pierce

James Polk

John Quincy Adams

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which president achieved a reduction in tariffs, the acquisition of Oregon from Great Britain and the acquisition of California from Mexico? Hint

Zachary Taylor

Martin Van Buren

James Polk

John Tyler

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which president established the Civil Service Commission? Hint

Grover Cleveland

Rutherford B. Hayes

Chester A. Arthur

James A. Garfield

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these 18th- and 19th- century presidents was the oldest on his first election day? Hint

James Buchanan

James Monroe

Andrew Jackson

John Adams

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Serious differences among the Federalists resulted in the creation of a new Party. What was the name given by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison for this new Political Party ?

Answer: Democratic-Republican Party

Jefferson initially called the new party 'The Republican Party'. With advice from James Madison they renamed the new party as 'The Democratic-Republican Party.

2. Which of these vice-presidents was elected to that office for two terms, but under different presidents?

Answer: George Clinton

George Clinton was vice-president during President Jefferson's 2nd term in office and then he was the vice-president under President Madison from 1809 until he died in office in 1812.

3. During Andrew Jackson's Presidency his opponents established the Whig Party. Who were the original leaders of the Whig Party?

Answer: Henry Clay and Daniel Webster

Henry Clay was the presidential nominee of the Whig Party in {1844;} but he lost to James Polk. After the Whig Party was established in 1834 Daniel Webster received the electoral vote of Massachusetts for president in 1837.

Answer: Martin Van Buren

Zachary Taylor was the presidential nominee of the Whig Party in 1848, in spite of strong competition from Henry Clay and General Winfield Scott. Taylor finally won the nomination on the 4th ballot. He then defeated Van Buren in the 1848 election. The Free-Soil Party was finally absorbed into the new Republican Party in 1852.

5. During James Buchanan's Presidency five States seceded from the Union. Which was the first State to secede?

Answer: South Carolina

South Carolina seceded from the Union on December 20, 1860.On January 9, 1861 Mississippi was the second State to secede.

Answer: John Fremont

John Fremont received almost 33 percent of the popular votes, but he lost the presidential election to James Buchanan.

7. Which 19th century president was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives after he completed his term in the White House?

Answer: John Quincy Adams

John Quincy Adams was president of the U. S. from 1825 to 1829. In 1833 he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from the State of Massachusetts. He remained in that office until 1846 at which time he suffered a fatal stroke while sitting in his chamber seat.

8. Which president achieved a reduction in tariffs, the acquisition of Oregon from Great Britain and the acquisition of California from Mexico?

Answer: James Polk

In 1845 Martin Van Buren, the Democratic Party nominee, failed to get his party's nomination after 7 ballots. James Polk was added to the slate as the 'dark-horse' candidate and he won the nomination on the 9th ballot. He then defeated Henry Clay, the Whig Party nominee, in the 1845 election.

9. Which president established the Civil Service Commission?

Answer: Chester A. Arthur

President Arthur signed the Pendelton Act in 1883 which established the Civil Service Commission. Prior to that Act the 'Spoils System' was the prevailing means by which government jobs were given to party supporters.

10. Which of these 18th- and 19th- century presidents was the oldest on his first election day?

Answer: James Buchanan

James Buchanan was 66 years of age on his election day. John Adams was age 63; Andrew Jackson was 62. All other presidents in this category were in their 50s, except Ulysses Grant and Franklin Pierce who were 47 and 49 years of age respectively.

Source: Author YOMD39

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