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Quiz on President Andrew Jackson


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  • 1. 

    Andrew Jackson was the______of the United States.

    • A. 

      5th president

    • B. 

      6th president

    • C. 

      7th president

    • D. 

      10th president

    • E. 

      12th president

    Correct Answer
    C. 7th president
    Explanation
    Andrew Jackson was the 7th president of the United States.

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  • 2. 

    What religion did President Jackson follow?

    • A. 

      Catholicism

    • B. 

      Anglicanism

    • C. 

      Presbyterianism

    • D. 

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. Presbyterianism
    Explanation
    President Jackson followed Presbyterianism.

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  • 3. 

    Jackson was a ______.

    • A. 

      Whig

    • B. 

      Democrat

    • C. 

      Republican

    • D. 

      All of the above

    • E. 

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    B. Democrat
    Explanation
    Jackson was a Democrat. This means that he belonged to the Democratic Party.

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  • 4. 

    How many terms did President Jackson serve?

    • A. 

      None

    • B. 

      One

    • C. 

      Two

    • D. 

      Three

    • E. 

      Four

    Correct Answer
    C. Two
    Explanation
    President Jackson served two terms. This is because he was elected as the 7th President of the United States in 1828 and served his first term from 1829 to 1833. He was then re-elected in 1832 and served his second term from 1833 to 1837. Therefore, the correct answer is Two.

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  • 5. 

    In what state was Jackson buried?

    • A. 

      Tennessee

    • B. 

      Alabama

    • C. 

      Florida

    • D. 

      Kentucky

    • E. 

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Tennessee
    Explanation
    Jackson was buried in Tennessee because he lived most of his life in Tennessee and considered it his home state. After his death, he was buried at The Hermitage, his estate near Nashville, Tennessee. Jackson's grave is located in the garden beside the mansion, where he requested to be buried.

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  • 6. 

    Who was Jackson's two vice presidents in order?

    • A. 

      Henry Clay, Martin Van Buren

    • B. 

      Martin van Buren, Henry Clay

    • C. 

      Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun

    • D. 

      John C. Calhoun, Martin Van Buren

    Correct Answer
    D. John C. Calhoun, Martin Van Buren
    Explanation
    John C. Calhoun was Jackson's first vice president, serving from 1829 to 1832. After Calhoun resigned, Martin Van Buren became Jackson's second vice president, serving from 1833 to 1837. Therefore, the correct order of Jackson's vice presidents is John C. Calhoun, Martin Van Buren.

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  • 7. 

    What was Andrew Jackson's nickname?

    • A. 

      Coastal King

    • B. 

      Indian Lover

    • C. 

      Blue Lightning

    • D. 

      Old Hickory

    Correct Answer
    D. Old Hickory
    Explanation
    Andrew Jackson's nickname was "Old Hickory" because he was known for his toughness and resilience, just like the strong and durable hickory wood. This nickname was given to him by his soldiers during the War of 1812, as he was seen as a strong leader who could withstand any challenge. It became a symbol of his strong and decisive personality, which he carried throughout his presidency.

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  • 8. 

    What dollar bill does Jackson's face appear on?

    • A. 

      $5

    • B. 

      $10

    • C. 

      $20

    • D. 

      $50

    • E. 

      $100

    Correct Answer
    C. $20
    Explanation
    Jackson's face appears on the $20 bill.

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