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