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Quiz about Commander in Chief US Presidential Trivia

Commander in Chief - U.S. Presidential Trivia Quiz

If you are a presidential history buff, or just like interesting facts about any of our U.S. presidents, this quiz should pique your interest. Enjoy!

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

Author
cardsandpokes

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
345,059

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
972

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (8/10), Lindaj828 (6/10), Guest 71 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Let there be peace - this U.S. president was instrumental in the creation of the Peace Corps. Consequently, the president's brother-in-law served as the first director of the Peace Corps. Who was this 35th president of the United States? Hint

Dwight D. Eisenhower

John F. Kennedy

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Harry S Truman

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Question 2 of 10

2. You are now free to move about the country - the southwest region of the United States gained two more states in Arizona and New Mexico during this president's office. What is the name of this 27th president? Hint

William H. Taft

William McKinley

Woodrow Wilson

Theodore Roosevelt

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Question 3 of 10

3. You're in trouble now - this U.S. president was the first president to be impeached while in office, for his not apparent violation of the Tenure of Office Act. Name this 17th president. Hint

James Buchanan

Millard Fillmore

Andrew Johnson

Ulysses S. Grant

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Question 4 of 10

4. Ready at a moment's notice - This president was a lawyer and served as vice president, but found himself thrust into the presidency with the assassination of President James Garfield in 1881. Who is this 21st president? Hint

Benjamin Harrison

Andrew Johnson

Chester A. Arthur

Grover Cleveland

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Question 5 of 10

5. Long life to you - after leaving office, this president died on the 4th of July at the age of 90 - an age virtually unheard of in his day. What is the name of this 2nd president of the United States? Hint

James Madison

James Monroe

Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

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Question 6 of 10

6. Born in 1795, this president was a democrat who served as governor of Tennessee prior to being elected president. Name this 11th president of the United States. Hint

William Henry Harrison

John Tyler

James K. Polk

John Quincy Adams

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Question 7 of 10

7. R-E-S-P-E-C-T - This president was a staunch supporter of civil rights, signing the Indian Citizenship act and appointing multiple African Americans to federal office. What is the name of this 30th U.S. president? Hint

Woodrow Wilson

Warren G. Harding

Herbert Hoover

Calvin Coolidge

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Question 8 of 10

8. Going to the chapel - this U.S. president was not only the only president to marry inside the White House, but also was the only president to serve two split terms (two terms not directly following each other). What is the name of this 22nd and 24th president? Hint

Benjamin Harrison

Chester A. Arthur

Ulysses S. Grant

Grover Cleveland

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Question 9 of 10

9. Staying true to form - this president wanted to follow-up his predecessor in a similar fashion, keeping nearly all of the Cabinet of his predecessor. However, he was met with hard economic times, including the Panic of 1837 and subsequent depression that followed it. What is the name of this 8th president? Hint

William Henry Harrison

James K. Polk

Martin Van Buren

James Monroe

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Question 10 of 10

10. Acting up - his presidency saw the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act, drawing considerable ire from northerners and prompting, to a degree, the creation of the Republican party. Name this rather unpopular 14th president. Hint

Franklin Pierce

James Buchanan

Zachary Taylor

Millard Fillmore

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: John F. Kennedy

It happened as he was traveling in a motorcade with his wife, Jackie.

Answer: William H. Taft

Large and in charge - also known for his great size, President Taft had to have a special bathtub brought to the White House to accommodate his girth. He weighed in at more than 300 pounds.

3. You're in trouble now - this U.S. president was the first president to be impeached while in office, for his not apparent violation of the Tenure of Office Act. Name this 17th president.

Answer: Andrew Johnson

He was acquitted. The trial itself lasted about three months.

Answer: Chester A. Arthur

He served one term. He was succeeded by Grover Cleveland in 1885.

Answer: John Adams

Coincidentally, he died on the same day as his rival and friend, Thomas Jefferson in 1826. This date also marked the nation's 50th birthday.

6. Born in 1795, this president was a democrat who served as governor of Tennessee prior to being elected president. Name this 11th president of the United States.

Answer: James K. Polk

The great state of Texas also was admitted during his presidency. The Oregon Territory also formed during his years as president.

Answer: Calvin Coolidge

He had the catchy "Keep Cool with Coolidge" campaign slogan. His vice president was Charles G. Dawes.

Answer: Grover Cleveland

Cleveland married Frances Folsom, a student at Wells College. His terms were from 1885 to 1889 and from 1893 to 1897.

Answer: Martin Van Buren

He took the blame for the harsh economics. Some even coined the nickname "Martin Van Ruin".

Answer: Franklin Pierce

He was not even reelected to his own party in the next election. James Buchanan succeeded him as president.

Source: Author cardsandpokes

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