President Dwight D. Eisenhower Trivia

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    He was the __ of the United States of America.

    • 31st president
    • 32nd president
    • 33rd president
    • 34th president
    • 30th president
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This quiz will test your general knowledge of President Eisenhower.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower Trivia - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    Where was he born?

    • Texas

    • Kansas

    • Nebraska

    • Georgia

    • Arizona

    Correct Answer
    A. Texas
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Texas. This is because the question asks for the birthplace of the person, and Texas is the only option provided that represents a possible birthplace. The other options (Kansas, Nebraska, Georgia, and Arizona) are not relevant to the question and do not indicate a birthplace.

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  • 3. 

    Eisenhower refused to accept a vice presidential ticket and instead decided to:

    • Live peacefully in Kansas

    • Become president of the University of Columbia and then the first supreme commander of NATO forces

    • Join forces with the opposite political party, so he could assume presidency

    • The Chief of Staff

    • The Secretary of War

    Correct Answer
    A. Become president of the University of Columbia and then the first supreme commander of NATO forces
    Explanation
    After refusing a vice presidential ticket, Eisenhower decided to become president of the University of Columbia and then the first supreme commander of NATO forces. This indicates that he chose to pursue a career in education and later took on a leadership role in the military alliance.

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  • 4. 

    Operation Overlord was the:

    • Allied invaison of Nazi Germany

    • A plan to secure North Africa

    • A CIA secret mission

    • Eisenhower's plan to topple the Soviet Union

    • The Axis invasion of North Africa

    Correct Answer
    A. Allied invaison of Nazi Germany
    Explanation
    Operation Overlord was the Allied invasion of Nazi Germany during World War II. It was a large-scale military operation led by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, with the goal of liberating Western Europe from German occupation. The invasion took place on June 6, 1944, commonly known as D-Day, and involved the simultaneous landing of troops on the beaches of Normandy, France. The successful operation marked a turning point in the war and ultimately led to the defeat of Nazi Germany.

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  • 5. 

    Under the leadership of Eisenhower the Central Intelligence Agency:

    • Toppled the governments of Germany and Spain

    • Assassinated Adolf Hitler

    • Executed numerous Nazi leaders

    • Overthrew the governments of Iran and Guatemala

    • Sought to establish a more perfect union in Cuba

    Correct Answer
    A. Overthrew the governments of Iran and Guatemala
    Explanation
    Under the leadership of Eisenhower, the Central Intelligence Agency overthrew the governments of Iran and Guatemala. This refers to covert operations carried out by the CIA during the Cold War era. In Iran, the CIA orchestrated the overthrow of Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh in 1953, who was seen as a threat to Western interests due to his nationalization of the Iranian oil industry. In Guatemala, the CIA orchestrated a coup in 1954 to overthrow President Jacobo Arbenz, who had implemented land reforms that threatened the interests of American corporations.

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  • 6. 

    In EIsenhower's first presidential election his main opponent was:

    • Harry Truman

    • Richard Nixon

    • Dewey

    • Adlai stevenson

    • John F Kennedy

    Correct Answer
    A. Adlai stevenson
    Explanation
    In Eisenhower's first presidential election, his main opponent was Adlai Stevenson.

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  • 7. 

    In 1956, he created the Interstate Highway System, which happened to be the single most extensive public works program in US history. It would construct ____ of roads across the country.

    • 40,000 Miles

    • 40,000 KM.

    • 41,000 Miles

    • 41,000 KM.

    Correct Answer
    A. 41,000 Miles
    Explanation
    In 1956, the creation of the Interstate Highway System by the individual mentioned in the question resulted in the construction of 41,000 miles of roads across the United States. This extensive public works program stands as the largest of its kind in American history, making the answer "41,000 Miles" the correct choice.

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  • 8. 

    Eisenhower wanted to attend which of the following educational institutions?

    • United States Naval Academy

    • United States Military Academy

    • Yale University

    • Duke University

    • University of Texas

    Correct Answer
    A. United States Naval Academy
    Explanation
    Eisenhower wanted to attend the United States Naval Academy because he had a strong interest in the military and wanted to pursue a career in the Navy. The Naval Academy is known for its rigorous training and education for future Navy and Marine Corps officers, making it a suitable choice for Eisenhower's career aspirations.

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