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Martin Van Buren, the 8th U.S. President
Contributed by: Halliday
  • 1. When was Martin Van Buren born?
A) 1755
B) 1800
C) 1830
D) 1782
  • 2. In which state was Martin Van Buren born?
A) New York
B) Texas
C) Ohio
D) Virginia
  • 3. What was Martin Van Buren's profession before becoming President?
A) Farmer
B) Doctor
C) Soldier
D) Lawyer
  • 4. In which year did Martin Van Buren become President?
A) 1837
B) 1812
C) 1799
D) 1865
  • 5. What was Martin Van Buren's nickname due to his political astuteness?
A) The Iron Duke
B) The Little Magician
C) The Sage of Monticello
D) The Great Communicator
  • 6. Which important financial crisis occurred during Martin Van Buren's presidency?
A) Recession of 2008
B) Stock Market Crash of 1929
C) Great Depression
D) Panic of 1837
  • 7. Who was Martin Van Buren's Secretary of State?
A) John Forsyth
B) Henry Clay
C) William Henry Harrison
D) John Quincy Adams
  • 8. During which war did Martin Van Buren serve briefly as Secretary of State?
A) American Civil War
B) Spanish-American War
C) War of 1812
D) World War I
  • 9. Who was Martin Van Buren's running mate in the presidential election of 1836?
A) Richard Mentor Johnson
B) Daniel Webster
C) John Tyler
D) William Henry Harrison
  • 10. Who succeeded Martin Van Buren as the President of the United States?
A) Andrew Jackson
B) James K. Polk
C) John Quincy Adams
D) William Henry Harrison
  • 11. Who was Martin Van Buren's first wife?
A) Hannah Hoes
B) Abigail Adams
C) Martha Washington
D) Dolley Madison
  • 12. What was the name of Martin Van Buren's estate in New York State?
A) Monticello
B) Mount Vernon
C) Graceland
D) Lindenwald
  • 13. What was the name of the political party founded by Martin Van Buren?
A) Progressive Party
B) Free Soil Party
C) Liberty Party
D) Green Party
  • 14. What system did Martin Van Buren support for the federal treasury?
A) National Bank
B) Gold Standard
C) Specie Circular
D) Independent Treasury
  • 15. Which major river played a crucial role in Martin Van Buren's political career?
A) Colorado River
B) Hudson River
C) Mississippi River
D) Ohio River
  • 16. In which year did Martin Van Buren die?
A) 1911
B) 1862
C) 1820
D) 1899
  • 17. During which presidency did Martin Van Buren serve as Vice President?
A) Andrew Jackson
B) James Madison
C) John Tyler
D) John Quincy Adams
  • 18. What was the nickname of the group of advisors close to Martin Van Buren during his presidency?
A) Council of Elders
B) Boardroom
C) Kitchen Cabinet
D) War Room
  • 19. What was Martin Van Buren's ancestry?
A) English
B) French
C) Dutch
D) Irish
  • 20. What was the political philosophy that Martin Van Buren adhered to?
A) Progressivism
B) Federalist Principles
C) Jacksonian Democracy
D) Whig Ideals
  • 21. From which country was Martin Van Buren's family originally from?
A) Netherlands
B) Sweden
C) Germany
D) Italy
  • 22. In which city was Martin Van Buren inaugurated as President of the United States?
A) Boston
B) New York City
C) Washington, D.C.
D) Philadelphia
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