Test Your IQ On U.S. History
How Much Do You Really Know About U. S. History?
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Who among these former U.S. Presidents had a grandfather who also served as U.S. President?
- A.
Franklin Pierce
- B.
John Quincy Adams
- C.
Franklin Roosevelt
- D.
Benjamin Harrison
Correct Answer
D. Benjamin HarrisonExplanation
Benjamin Harrison is the correct answer because he had a grandfather who also served as a U.S. President. His grandfather was William Henry Harrison, who was the 9th President of the United States.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which two men served as Vice President under Thomas Jefferson?
- A.
George Dallas And Richard Johnson
- B.
John Calhoun And Henry Clay
- C.
Aaron Burr And George Clinton
- D.
Elbridge Gerry And Daniel Tompkins
Correct Answer
C. Aaron Burr And George ClintonExplanation
Aaron Burr and George Clinton both served as Vice Presidents under Thomas Jefferson. Aaron Burr served as Vice President from 1801-1805, while George Clinton served as Vice President from 1805 until his death in 1812.Rate this question:
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- 3.
On what date did the Challenger explode?
- A.
28-Jan-76
- B.
28-Jan-80
- C.
28-Jan-96
- D.
28-Jan-86
Correct Answer
D. 28-Jan-86Explanation
The correct answer is 28-Jan-86. On January 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after liftoff, resulting in the tragic loss of all seven crew members. This event was a devastating blow to the space exploration community and led to significant changes in the safety protocols and procedures for future space missions.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which President's nickname was the "Veto President"?
- A.
George Bush
- B.
Zachary Taylor
- C.
Abraham Lincoln
- D.
Andrew Johnson
Correct Answer
D. Andrew JohnsonExplanation
Andrew Johnson earned the nickname "Veto President" because of his frequent use of the veto power during his presidency. He used his veto power to block many bills passed by Congress, particularly those related to Reconstruction efforts in the South after the Civil War. Johnson's use of the veto was seen as a way to oppose the Republican majority in Congress and assert his own vision for the country's future. His frequent vetoes and clashes with Congress contributed to his reputation as the "Veto President."Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who was the first American First Lady not born in the country?
- A.
Jacqueline Kennedy
- B.
Dolley Madison
- C.
Mary Lincoln
- D.
Louisa Adams
Correct Answer
D. Louisa AdamsExplanation
Louisa Adams was the first American First Lady who was not born in the country. She was born in England and married John Quincy Adams, who later became the sixth President of the United States. Louisa Adams served as First Lady from 1825 to 1829. Her foreign birth made her unique among the other First Ladies at the time, as all previous First Ladies were born in the United States.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How close did Ronald Reagan come to getting enough delegates for the GOP nomination in 1976?
- A.
He Got It
- B.
Just Forty Short
- C.
100 Short
- D.
300 Short
Correct Answer
B. Just Forty ShortExplanation
In the 1976 GOP nomination, Ronald Reagan came just forty delegates short of getting enough delegates. This suggests that he was very close to securing the nomination, but ultimately fell short by a small margin.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Number of men who were President at any time during the '60's?
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
5
- D.
2
Correct Answer
B. 4Explanation
During the '60s, there were four men who served as President at any time. The answer is 4.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following famous Americans is not buried in Arlington National Cemetery?
- A.
William Howard Taft
- B.
William Jennings Bryan
- C.
Robert E. Lee
- D.
Abner Doubleday
Correct Answer
C. Robert E. LeeExplanation
Robert E. Lee is not buried in Arlington National Cemetery because he was the commander of the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he did not meet the criteria for burial in Arlington, as it was originally established as a cemetery for Union soldiers. Despite being offered a plot in Arlington after his death, Lee's family chose not to bury him there out of respect for the Confederate cause. Instead, he is buried in the Lee Chapel on the campus of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who was the only former U.S. President to administer the oath of office to another President?
- A.
George Washington
- B.
James K. Polk
- C.
William Howard Taft
- D.
Harry S. Truman
Correct Answer
C. William Howard TaftExplanation
William Howard Taft is the correct answer because he is the only former U.S. President who served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court after his presidency. As Chief Justice, Taft administered the oath of office to President-elect Warren G. Harding in 1921. George Washington, James K. Polk, and Harry S. Truman did not administer the oath of office to another President.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which President's signature is on a metal plaque that was left on the moon by American astronauts?
- A.
Gerald R. Ford
- B.
Lyndon B. Johnson
- C.
John F. Kennedy
- D.
Richard M. Nixon
Correct Answer
D. Richard M. NixonExplanation
The correct answer is Richard M. Nixon. During the Apollo 11 mission in 1969, American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin left a metal plaque on the moon's surface. This plaque bears the signatures of all three astronauts on the mission, as well as that of President Richard M. Nixon. It serves as a symbol of the United States' achievement in landing humans on the moon for the first time.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which of the following U.S. Presidents is not mentioned in the lyrics to a song from the 1968 Broadway musical "Hair"?
- A.
Thomas Jefferson
- B.
Lyndon B. Johnson
- C.
Abraham Lincoln
- D.
Richard M. Nixon
Correct Answer
A. Thomas JeffersonExplanation
The lyrics of the song from the 1968 Broadway musical "Hair" mention three U.S. Presidents: Lyndon B. Johnson, Abraham Lincoln, and Richard M. Nixon. However, Thomas Jefferson is not mentioned in the lyrics of the song.Rate this question:
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- 12.
A slave revolt known as "The Nat Turner Rebellion" took place in 1831 in what state?
- A.
Alabama
- B.
South Carolina
- C.
Virginia
- D.
Georgia
Correct Answer
C. VirginiaExplanation
The Nat Turner Rebellion was a slave revolt that occurred in 1831 in Virginia. Nat Turner, an enslaved African American, led a group of slaves in a violent uprising against their white oppressors. The rebellion resulted in the deaths of around 55 to 65 white people before it was suppressed by state and federal troops. The event had a significant impact on the history of slavery in the United States and further heightened tensions between slaveholders and abolitionists.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Whose Algonquin-language Indian name meant "Panther in the Sky"?
- A.
Tecumseh
- B.
Geronimo
- C.
Cochise
- D.
Hiawatha
Correct Answer
A. TecumsehExplanation
Tecumseh's Algonquin-language Indian name meant "Panther in the Sky". This suggests that Tecumseh was given this name due to his qualities or characteristics that were associated with a panther and the sky. The name may have symbolized his strength, agility, or perhaps his connection to the spiritual or celestial realm.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Who did not serve as U.S. President in the 1980's?
- A.
George Bush
- B.
Ronald Reagan
- C.
Gerald Ford
- D.
Jimmy Carter
Correct Answer
C. Gerald FordExplanation
Gerald Ford did not serve as U.S. President in the 1980's. He was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, following Richard Nixon's resignation. The presidents who served in the 1980's were Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George Bush.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Who was Betty Bliss?
- A.
Neighbor And Confidante To The Aging President Buchanan
- B.
A Prostitute Who Claimed In A Tabloid That Clinton Was A Lover
- C.
Daughter Of Zachary Taylor Who Served As White House Hostess
- D.
The Sister Of Widower Chester Arthur
Correct Answer
C. Daughter Of Zachary Taylor Who Served As White House HostessExplanation
Betty Bliss was the daughter of Zachary Taylor, who served as the White House hostess. This means that she had a role in hosting and entertaining guests at the White House during her father's presidency.Rate this question:
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