American Presidents Quiz

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What does the American Presidents Quiz Contain?

This quiz covers American presidents with questions that include:

  • Matching presidents to their Vice Presidents
  • Arranging presidents chronologically
  • Identifying presidents from a list of options
  • Selecting all applicable answers for multi-answer questions
  • Fill-in-the-blank questions involving key presidential facts

The quiz thoroughly tests your knowledge about American presidents in terms of their terms in office, significant policies, and historical events they were associated with. We created this quiz to challenge those who believe they know a lot about U.S. presidential history. Whether you’re a history buff or just looking to learn more, this quiz offers a diverse range of questions to test your understanding.

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Whether you’re studying for a history exam or simply curious about the leaders of the United States, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test. Take this quiz solo or challenge a friend to see who knows more about American presidents. From George Washington to the most recent presidents, this quiz covers a broad spectrum of information to ensure a comprehensive assessment of your presidential knowledge. You can find out more about the questions and answers in this quiz by clicking Preview Quiz Content at the bottom of the page.

Who doesn’t love a good competition on the history of their nation? We all like to think we’re experts but this quiz will sort out who knows what. Do you know the complete order of the American Presidents? Who was the American President during significant historical events? These are a few topics this quiz will cover, lets see if you have what it takes to score higher than the average person!

American history may be relatively short in comparison to Europe but things did happen fast! There is a giant pool of history to discuss when deciding what to add to a quiz like this. American politics has it all when it comes to drama and the country has had an unparalleled role in global events over the past 200 years. Without the strength and leadership of some American Presidents, the world would certainly be a different place. Good or bad is not for us to say, but you cannot deny the massive influence of these incredibly powerful people.

Presidents have changed the course of wars, led cultural revolutions and inspired uniquely awesome technological feats such as the Moon landing. We hope you enjoy this quiz on US Presidents and share the results with your friends and family!

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Q1: Who was the first President of the United States?

A1: George Washington

Q2: Select all presidents who have been assassinated while in office.

A2: Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield, William McKinley, John F. Kennedy

Q3: Match each president to their Vice President.

A3: Franklin D. Roosevelt - John Nance Garner, Lyndon B. Johnson - Hubert Humphrey, Richard Nixon - Spiro Agnew

Q4: Arrange the following presidents in order of their terms from earliest to latest.

A4: George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Barack Obama

Q5: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A5: The Washington president of the United States was George Washington.
The president during the Civil War was Lincoln.

Q6: What is the only U.S. president to serve more than two terms?

A6: Franklin D. Roosevelt

Q7: Select all presidents who were also military generals.

A7: Ulysses S. Grant, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Andrew Jackson

Q8: Match each president to their home state.

A8: Barack Obama - Illinois, Thomas Jefferson - Virginia, Donald Trump - New York

Q9: Arrange the following presidents by their birth year, from earliest to latest.

A9: John F. Kennedy, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Donald Trump

Q10: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A10: The president has the power to veto legislation.
The president advises their cabinet members.

Q11: Who was the president during the Great Depression and World War II?

A11: Franklin D. Roosevelt

Q12: Select all female presidential candidates.

A12: Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren

Q13: Match each president to their significant event during their term.

A13: Abraham Lincoln - Emancipation Proclamation, Ronald Reagan - Fall of the Berlin Wall, John F. Kennedy - Cuban Missile Crisis

Q14: Arrange the following presidents in the order they served in office.

A14: James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren

Q15: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A15: The inauguration marks the start of a president's term.
The president is the head of the executive branch.

Q16: Who was the only president to resign from office?

A16: Richard Nixon

Q17: Select all presidents who have been impeached.

A17: Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, Donald Trump

Q18: Match each president to their political party.

A18: Thomas Jefferson - Democratic-Republican, Abraham Lincoln - Republican, Franklin D. Roosevelt - Democratic

Q19: Arrange the following presidents by the order they were born, from earliest to latest.

A19: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt

Q20: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A20: The president is part of the executive branch.
Bills are passed by congress.

Q21: What is the last name of the 16th President of the United States?

A21: Lincoln

Q22: Arrange the following presidents from earliest to latest in their terms.

A22: George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe

Q23: Arrange the following presidents from earliest to latest in their terms.

A23: John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler

Q24: Arrange the following presidents from earliest to latest in their terms.

A24: James K. Polk, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan

Q25: Arrange the following presidents from earliest to latest in their terms.

A25: Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield

Q26: Arrange the following presidents from earliest to latest in their terms.

A26: Chester A. Arthur, Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison, Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt

Q27: Arrange the following presidents from earliest to latest in their terms.

A27: William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, Theodore Roosevelt

Q28: Arrange the following presidents from earliest to latest in their terms.

A28: Herbert Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy

Q29: Arrange the following presidents from earliest to latest in their terms.

A29: Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan

Q30: Arrange the following presidents from earliest to latest in their terms.

A30: George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump

Q31: Which president signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

A31: Lyndon B. Johnson

Q32: Select all presidents who were in office during World War II.

A32: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman

Q33: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A33: The Hoover presidency saw the beginning of the Depression.

Q34: Match each president to a significant event during their term.

A34: Franklin D. Roosevelt - New Deal, John F. Kennedy - Cuban Missile Crisis, Richard Nixon - Vietnam War

Q35: Who was president during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

A35: John F. Kennedy

Q36: Which president was involved in the Watergate scandal.

A36: Richard Nixon

Q37: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A37: The Marshall Plan was initiated by Truman.

Q38: Which president initiated the New Deal?

A38: Franklin D. Roosevelt

Q39: Select all presidents who served during the Vietnam War.

A39: John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon

Q40: Who was the president during the Moon Landing?

A40: Richard Nixon