John Tyler, the 10th U.S. President
- 1. In which year was John Tyler born?
A) 1820
B) 1790
C) 1810
D) 1800
- 2. What state was John Tyler born in?
A) Virginia
B) Ohio
C) Florida
D) New York
- 3. Before becoming President, what position did John Tyler hold?
A) Secretary of State
B) Senator
C) Governor
D) Vice President
- 4. Which political party did John Tyler belong to?
A) Federalist
B) Whig
C) Republican
D) Democratic
- 5. What nickname was given to John Tyler during his presidency due to the circumstances of his succession?
A) The Great Compromiser
B) His Accidency
C) Mr. President
D) The Father of His Country
- 6. John Tyler was the first Vice President to assume the Presidency due to the death of the incumbent. Whose death led to his presidency?
A) William Henry Harrison
B) James K. Polk
C) Andrew Jackson
D) Martin Van Buren
- 7. What was John Tyler's stance on the annexation of Texas?
A) Undecided
B) Opposed
C) Neutral
D) In favor
- 8. What was the slogan popularized during John Tyler's campaign for President?
A) Make America Great Again
B) Yes We Can
C) Keep America Great
D) Tippecanoe and Tyler Too
- 9. John Tyler served as a member of which house of Congress before becoming President?
A) Senate
B) Federal Congress
C) House of Representatives
D) Both House of Representatives and Senate
- 10. Which U.S. state was admitted to the Union during John Tyler's presidency as the 27th state?
A) Texas
B) Hawaii
C) California
D) Florida
- 11. What major event happened on April 14, 1841, during John Tyler's presidency?
A) Death of William Henry Harrison
B) Veto of a major bill
C) End of the Civil War
D) Assassination Attempt
- 12. What was the name of the treaty that John Tyler signed with China to establish trade relations?
A) Treaty of Wanghia
B) Treaty of Nanking
C) Treaty of Versailles
D) Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
- 13. Who was the Secretary of State during John Tyler's presidency, known for his negotiation of international treaties?
A) Martin Van Buren
B) John C. Calhoun
C) Daniel Webster
D) Henry Clay
- 14. Who succeeded John Tyler as the 11th President of the United States?
A) James K. Polk
B) Zachary Taylor
C) Millard Fillmore
D) Franklin Pierce
- 15. In which year did John Tyler become the 10th President of the United States?
A) 1837
B) 1845
C) 1853
D) 1841
- 16. Who was John Tyler's first wife?
A) Letitia Christian
B) Dolley Madison
C) Julia Gardiner
D) Abigail Adams
- 17. What was John Tyler's age at the time he became President of the United States?
A) 51
B) 55
C) 45
D) 60
- 18. What was the name of the ship on which John Tyler was returning from a diplomatic mission to France when he learned of William Henry Harrison's death?
A) USS Enterprise
B) USS Princeton
C) USS Constitution
D) USS Monitor
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