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Richard Johnson Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the 9th vice-president of the United States, Richard Mentor Johnson.

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

Author
AdmiralShark

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
207,217

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
224

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Question 1 of 10

1. Richard Johnson was born near Louisville, which is now in the state of Kentucky. But which state was it part of at the time he was born? Hint

Tennessee

Virginia

North Carolina

Ohio

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Question 2 of 10

2. Johnson's father purchased a tract of land in the west from what famous American? Hint

Richard Henry Lee

Thomas Jefferson

Patrick Henry

Daniel Boone

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Question 3 of 10

3. Johnson served in the U.S. House of Representatives for how many years? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Johnson was named to the U.S. Senate by the state legislature to replace who? Hint

John Adair

John Pope

William Logan

John Crittenden

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Question 5 of 10

5. At what battle during the war of 1812 was Johnson wounded? Hint

Battle of Stoney Creek

Battle of York

Battle of Queenston

Battle of Thames

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Question 6 of 10

6. Johnson maintained a long relationship with one of his slaves, which threatened to destroy his political career. What was the name of the slave? Hint

Leslie Meyer

Jane O'Neil

Jennifer Johnson

Julia Chinn

7. Johnson is the only vice-president in U.S. history to have his election thrown into the U.S. Senate, because he failed to received a majority of electoral college votes. Who did Johnson defeat in the U.S. Senate to become vice-president? Hint

Francis Granger

Hugh White

John Tyler

William Rivers

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many tie votes did Johnson break while serving as vice-president? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. What political office did Johnson hold after leaving the vice-presidency? Hint

State Legislature

U.S. Senator

State Governor

none

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what year did Johnson die? Hint

1859

1853

1850

1856

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Richard Johnson was born near Louisville, which is now in the state of Kentucky. But which state was it part of at the time he was born?

Answer: Virginia

Johnson was born October 17, 1780 near Louisville, to Robert and Jemima Johnson.

Kentucky was not established as a state until 1792; prior to that time, Louisville was in Virginia.

2. Johnson's father purchased a tract of land in the west from what famous American?

Answer: Patrick Henry

Robert Johnson bought 2,000 acres from Patrick Henry at Great Crossings on North Elkhorn Creek, Kentucky. At this site, the Johnson family built numerous manufacturing and retail businesses.

3. Johnson served in the U.S. House of Representatives for how many years?

Answer: 20

Johnson served in the House first from 1807 to 1819, and then again from 1829 to 1837.

4. Johnson was named to the U.S. Senate by the state legislature to replace who?

Answer: John Crittenden

Crittenden served as Kentucky's U.S. senator from 1817 to 1818 when he resigned. He returned to the Senate in 1835 and served until 1848. Crittenden also served as U.S. senator from 1855 to 1860. Crittenden died in 1863 while serving in the U.S. House of Representatives.

5. At what battle during the war of 1812 was Johnson wounded?

Answer: Battle of Thames

Johnson, on leave from the U.S. House, was wounded in the thigh and hip during the battle. It was during this battle that Johnson claimed that he himself had killed the Indian chief Tecumseh.

6. Johnson maintained a long relationship with one of his slaves, which threatened to destroy his political career. What was the name of the slave?

Answer: Julia Chinn

Chinn was considered Johnson's wife in every possible way but in the eyes of the law. They had two children together, Adeline and Imogene. Chinn would die in 1833 from cholera.

Answer: Francis Granger

Granger (1792-1868) served three terms in the U.S. House representing New York. He also served as Postmaster General in the Harrison and Tyler cabinets in 1841.

8. How many tie votes did Johnson break while serving as vice-president?

Answer: 14

Fourteen is the fourth highest total in the history of the vice-presidency for one vice-president.

9. What political office did Johnson hold after leaving the vice-presidency?

Answer: State Legislature

Johnson represented Scott County in the Kentucky state legislature from 1841 to 1843 and then again from 1848 to 1850. He was a Senator for the State of Kentucky (1819 to 1829) prior to becoming Vice-President.

10. In what year did Johnson die?

Answer: 1850

Johnson died November 19, 1850 in Frankfort, Kentucky at the age of 70. Johnson is buried in Frankfort Cemetery, the same cemetery where Daniel Boone is buried.

Source: Author AdmiralShark

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