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10 Question World Quiz: James Buchanan | U.S. Presidents

Here is a quiz on a great president that during a geneology trace was found to be a relative of my husband.

A multiple-choice quiz by crazybombshell. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
crazybombshell

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
185,353

Updated
Aug 19 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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406

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Question 1 of 10

1. What number president was James Buchanan? Hint

15th

16th

14th

20th

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was Buchanan's vice president? Hint

John Breckinridge

John Fitzgerald

Calvin Coolidge

Jefferson Davis

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what year did Buchanan die? Hint

1870

1869

1868

1866

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Question 4 of 10

4. What college did Buchanan graduate from in 1809? Hint

Dickerson College

Dickinson College

Dixon College

Davidson College

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Question 5 of 10

5. What war did Buchanan serve in? Hint

War of 1812

Revolutionary War

Civil War

He did not serve in a war

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Question 6 of 10

6. After the war, what office did Buchanan hold? Hint

U.S. Senator

State Legislator

None

Secretary of State

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Question 7 of 10

7. What office did Buchanan hold between 1821-1831? Hint

U.S. President

Secretary of State

U.S. Representative

State Legislator

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Question 8 of 10

8. From 1832-1833, what country was Buchanan a U.S. minister for? Hint

Russia

France

Spain

Great Britain

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Question 9 of 10

9. During what years did Buchanan serve as a U.S. senator? Hint

1836-1850

1834-1850

1834-1845

1836-1845

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Question 10 of 10

10. What President appointed Buchanan secretary of state? Hint

Cleveland

Coolidge

Polk

Harrison

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What number president was James Buchanan?

Answer: 15th

Buchanan was born in Pennsylvania on April 23, 1791.

2. Who was Buchanan's vice president?

Answer: John Breckinridge

During the 4-way race for president in 1860, Breckinridge was the candidate of the southern Democrats on a pro-slavery, pro-Union platform, polling 18% of the popular vote.

3. In what year did Buchanan die?

Answer: 1868

James Buchanan was the only unwed president in office.

4. What college did Buchanan graduate from in 1809?

Answer: Dickinson College

Buchanan graduated with a degree in law.

5. What war did Buchanan serve in?

Answer: War of 1812

The War of 1812 was a war that pitted the United States against Great Britain.

6. After the war, what office did Buchanan hold?

Answer: State Legislator

He served as Pennsylvania state legislator from 1814-1816.

7. What office did Buchanan hold between 1821-1831?

Answer: U.S. Representative

Initially a Federalist, Buchanan switched to the Democratic Party after the Federalist Party dissolved in the 1820's.

8. From 1832-1833, what country was Buchanan a U.S. minister for?

Answer: Russia

Buchanan served as minister to Great Britain in 1853. Buchanan along with the U.S. ministers to France and Spain formulated the Ostend Manifesto, which stated that the U.S. should try to purchase the island of Cuba from Spain but also suggested that the U.S. might, under certain circumstances, be justified in using force to "wrest" the island away from Spain.

9. During what years did Buchanan serve as a U.S. senator?

Answer: 1834-1845

Buchanan supported the Union during the Civil War.

10. What President appointed Buchanan secretary of state?

Answer: Polk

In 1845, Polk appointed him to this position which he held for 4 years. Polk was our 11th president.

Source: Author crazybombshell

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