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1. Van Buren's ancestors came to America from what country?
2. Martin Van Buren is a third cousin, twice removed, of what future US president?
3. Van Buren had four kids. What was their gender?
4. In the presidential election of 1824 who did Van Buren support?
5. How long did Van Buren serve as Governor of New York?
6. Van Buren was nominated by Jackson to be minister to what country, only to have the nomination voted down by the US senate.
7. In the presidential election of 1836, separate parts of the Whig Party each nominated a man for president to oppose Van Buren, who was the Democratic nominee. Which of the following was not a nominee that year?
8. An undeclared candidate received electorial votes for president in 1836, the year Van Buren was elected president. Who was he?
9. This state's electors refused to cast their votes for Richard Johnson, Van Buren's running mate, throwing the election for vice-president to the US senate.
10. What was Van Buren's marital status when he entered the White House in 1836?
11. Van Buren had three attorneys general during his administration. Which of the following was NOT one of them?
12. A border dispute between Canada and the US that took place during Van Buren's presidency in 1839 is better known as what?
13. The Amistad incident, which took place during the Van Buren administration, was made into a movie in the 1990's. In the movie, who played Van Buren?
14. In 1848, which political party nominated Van Buren for president?
15. During whose administration did Van Buren die?
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