Ultimate Knowledge Test On US History! Quiz
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Where did the Madisons stay immediately following the burning of the White House in 1814?
- A.
Octagon House
- B.
Petersen House
- C.
Blair House
- D.
Decatur House
Correct Answer
A. Octagon HouseExplanation
Following the burning of the White House in 1814, the Madisons stayed at the Octagon House. This historic building, located in Washington D.C., served as the temporary residence for President James Madison and his wife Dolley while the White House was being rebuilt. The Octagon House, with its distinctive octagonal shape, provided a suitable and secure location for the Madisons during this period of reconstruction.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who was the first child of a U.S. President to be born in the White House?
- A.
A Son Of John F. Kennedy
- B.
A Daughter Of Theodore Roosevelt
- C.
A Daughter Of Grover Cleveland
- D.
A Son Of John Tyler
Correct Answer
C. A Daughter Of Grover ClevelandExplanation
The correct answer is a Daughter of Grover Cleveland. Frances Cleveland, the daughter of President Grover Cleveland, was the first child of a U.S. President to be born in the White House. She was born on September 9, 1893, during her father's second term as President.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Where was President Zachary Taylor buried?
- A.
Shreveport, Louisiana
- B.
Frankfort, Kentucky
- C.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- D.
Louisville, Kentucky
Correct Answer
D. Louisville, KentuckyExplanation
President Zachary Taylor was buried in Louisville, Kentucky. This is because Louisville was his hometown, and he had a strong connection to the city. Taylor was born and raised in Louisville and maintained close ties to the area throughout his life. After his death in 1850, he was buried in the Zachary Taylor National Cemetery in Louisville, where his grave remains a historic site.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Where did an assassin attempt to murder President-elect Franklin Roosevelt in 1933?
- A.
Illinois
- B.
Florida
- C.
Pennsylvania
- D.
New York
Correct Answer
B. FloridaExplanation
In 1933, an assassin attempted to murder President-elect Franklin Roosevelt in Florida. This incident took place in Miami, where Giuseppe Zangara fired several shots at Roosevelt during a public event. Although Zangara missed Roosevelt, he managed to injure five other people before being apprehended. This assassination attempt occurred just a few weeks before Roosevelt's inauguration as the 32nd President of the United States.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which Hollywood star did not support Franklin Roosevelt for U.S. President in the election of 1944?
- A.
Harpo Marx
- B.
Katharine Hepburn
- C.
Orson Welles
- D.
Ginger Rogers
Correct Answer
D. Ginger RogersExplanation
Ginger Rogers did not support Franklin Roosevelt for U.S. President in the election of 1944.Rate this question:
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- 6.
According to an article by Hanna Rosin in a 2001 Esquire magazine, who made George W. Bush President?
- A.
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
- B.
Florida Secretary Of State Katherine Harris
- C.
Florida Governor Jeb Bush
- D.
First Lady Laura Bush
Correct Answer
A. Supreme Court Justice Antonin ScaliaExplanation
In the 2001 Esquire magazine article by Hanna Rosin, it is stated that Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia played a role in making George W. Bush President.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Through 1999, how many U. S. Presidents had died in office?
- A.
Six
- B.
Four
- C.
Eight
- D.
Nine
Correct Answer
C. EightExplanation
Eight U.S. Presidents had died in office through 1999.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who was the first woman to be put on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted List?
- A.
Susan Saxe
- B.
Katherine Ann Power
- C.
Ruth Eisemann-Schier
- D.
Patty Hearst
Correct Answer
C. Ruth Eisemann-SchierExplanation
Ruth Eisemann-Schier was the first woman to be put on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted List. She and her partner kidnapped a wealthy businessman's daughter in 1968 and demanded a ransom for her release. This high-profile case gained national attention and led to Eisemann-Schier being added to the FBI's most wanted list. Eventually, she was captured and convicted for her involvement in the crime.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who was the first U.S. President born on the Fourth of July?
- A.
William Taft
- B.
Grover Cleveland
- C.
James Garfield
- D.
Calvin Coolidge
Correct Answer
D. Calvin CoolidgeExplanation
Calvin Coolidge was the first U.S. President born on the Fourth of July. He was born on July 4, 1872, in Plymouth Notch, Vermont. Coolidge served as the 30th President of the United States from 1923 to 1929. He was known for his conservative policies and his belief in limited government intervention in the economy. Coolidge's birth on Independence Day adds to his historical significance and connection to American patriotism.Rate this question:
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- 10.
President William Howard Taft's best friend, Archie Butt, died returning from Europe on the Titanic. Why had he been sent to Europe?
- A.
To Investigate The European Arms Build-Up
- B.
To Celebrate His 25th Anniversary With His Wife
- C.
To Attend The Funeral Of Pope Benedict XV
- D.
To Represent The USA At The Opening Of The World's Fair
Correct Answer
A. To Investigate The European Arms Build-UpExplanation
Archie Butt, President Taft's best friend, had been sent to Europe to investigate the European arms build-up. This suggests that there were concerns about the increasing militarization in Europe during that time. President Taft likely trusted Butt's judgment and expertise to gather information and assess the situation regarding the arms race. Unfortunately, Butt's return on the Titanic was tragic, highlighting the personal loss and the significance of his mission.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What former President said, "Every reform movement has a lunatic fringe"?
- A.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
- B.
Ronald Reagan
- C.
Theodore Roosevelt
- D.
Lyndon Johnson
Correct Answer
C. Theodore RooseveltExplanation
Theodore Roosevelt said, "Every reform movement has a lunatic fringe." This quote suggests that Roosevelt believed that within any movement for change or reform, there will always be a small group of extremists or radicals who may take extreme or irrational actions. This statement reflects Roosevelt's understanding of the dynamics of social and political movements, acknowledging that while the majority may have legitimate goals and ideas, there will always be a minority that goes to extremes.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which two U.S. Presidents did Charles Dickens meet in Washington, D.C. on his visits to America?
- A.
James K. Polk And Ulysses S. Grant
- B.
Franklin Pierce And Abraham Lincoln
- C.
John Tyler And Andrew Johnson
- D.
Millard Fillmore And James Buchanan
Correct Answer
C. John Tyler And Andrew JohnsonExplanation
Charles Dickens met John Tyler and Andrew Johnson during his visits to America.Rate this question:
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- 13.
George Washington's only trip outside the continental United States was to what destination?
- A.
Barbados
- B.
Quebec
- C.
France
- D.
England
Correct Answer
A. BarbadosExplanation
George Washington's only trip outside the continental United States was to Barbados. This is significant because it shows that Washington's travels were limited to the Caribbean and he did not visit any European countries. This trip to Barbados is notable because it provided Washington with his only experience of a foreign culture and likely influenced his perspective on international affairs.Rate this question:
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- 14.
John Quincy Adams married his wife, Louisa, in what city?
- A.
St. Petersburg
- B.
Boston
- C.
London
- D.
Berlin
Correct Answer
D. BerlinExplanation
John Quincy Adams married his wife, Louisa, in Berlin.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which of the following Presidents never lived in Cincinnati, Ohio?
- A.
William Henry Harrison
- B.
Herbert Hoover
- C.
Rutherford B. Hayes
- D.
William Howard Taft
Correct Answer
B. Herbert HooverExplanation
Herbert Hoover is the correct answer because he never lived in Cincinnati, Ohio. While William Henry Harrison, Rutherford B. Hayes, and William Howard Taft all had connections to Cincinnati, either through birth or residence, there is no record of Herbert Hoover ever living there. Therefore, he is the only President listed who never resided in Cincinnati, Ohio.Rate this question:
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