20th Century American Presidents Quiz

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1. Where does Bill Clinton come from?

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Bill Clinton is from Arkansas because he served as the Governor of Arkansas from 1979 to 1981 and again from 1983 to 1992 before becoming the President of the United States. He was born in Hope, Arkansas and spent a significant portion of his early life in the state.

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Like every other century, the 20th century certainly does have its fair share of American presidents. Each one has their background and that history entails a place of origin, which this quiz focuses on.
The trick here is to correctly know the states of the various presidents that'll be shown... see morein this particular set of questions. see less

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2. Where does Jimmy Carter come from?

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Jimmy Carter comes from Georgia.

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3. Which state does Franklin D. Roosevelt come from?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt comes from New York because he was born and raised in Hyde Park, New York. He also served as the Governor of New York before becoming the President of the United States.

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4. Which of these states does Harry S. Truman come from?

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Harry S. Truman comes from Missouri.

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5. Do you know where Lyndon B. Johnson comes from?

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Lyndon B. Johnson is from Texas.

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6. Which state does Ronald Reagan come from?

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Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, was born in Tampico, Illinois. He served as the Governor of California from 1967 to 1975 before becoming President in 1981. Illinois is the correct answer because it is the state where Reagan was born and began his political career.

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7. Do you know Richard M. Nixon's state?

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Richard M. Nixon's state is California because he was born in Yorba Linda, California and also served as the 37th President of the United States from 1969 to 1974. He represented California in the House of Representatives and was also a Senator from California.

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8. Which state does George H. W. Bush come from?

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George H. W. Bush was born in Massachusetts. He was born in Milton, Massachusetts on June 12, 1924. He later moved to Texas and represented Texas in the United States House of Representatives. However, his birthplace and early life were in Massachusetts.

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9. Do you know the state of President Calvin Coolidge?

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Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States, was born in Vermont. He served as the President from 1923 to 1929 and was known for his conservative policies and his emphasis on limited government intervention. Coolidge's connection to Vermont is significant because he began his political career in the state, serving as a governor before becoming Vice President and eventually assuming the presidency. Vermont is often associated with Coolidge and his political legacy.

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10. Do you know where Dwight D. Eisenhower comes from?

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Dwight D. Eisenhower comes from Texas. This can be inferred from the question which asks about his place of origin.

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Where does Bill Clinton come from?
Where does Jimmy Carter come from?
Which state does Franklin D. Roosevelt come from?
Which of these states does Harry S. Truman come from?
Do you know where Lyndon B. Johnson comes from?
Which state does Ronald Reagan come from?
Do you know Richard M. Nixon's state?
Which state does George H. W. Bush come from?
Do you know the state of President Calvin Coolidge?
Do you know where Dwight D. Eisenhower comes from?
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