The Commander-in-Chief Quiz: Presidential History Edition Question 1 out of 10Who served as Dwight Eisenhower’s vice president before gaining the presidency eight years after departing office? Richard Nixon was Eisenhower’s VP (1953–1961) and later became president in 1969, eight years after leaving the vice presidency.John F. KennedyRichard NixonLyndon B. JohnsonGerald FordYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 2 out of 10Which president was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis? Jimmy Carter graduated from the Naval Academy in 1946 and served as a naval officer before entering politics.Jimmy CarterHarry TrumanRonald ReaganGeorge H. W. BushYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 3 out of 10From what state were both Adams presidents? Both John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams hailed from Massachusetts.VirginiaPennsylvaniaMassachusettsNew YorkYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 4 out of 10Who succeeded Teddy Roosevelt as president and later became a Supreme Court justice? William Howard Taft became president after Roosevelt (1909–1913) and later served as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, the only man to hold both offices.Calvin CoolidgeWilliam Howard TaftWoodrow WilsonWarren HardingYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 5 out of 10Who was our third president? Thomas Jefferson served as the third president of the United States (1801–1809).John AdamsGeorge WashingtonThomas JeffersonJames MadisonYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 6 out of 10Which president is associated with the “War on Poverty” and signed Medicare into law? LBJ launched the “Great Society” programs, including Medicare in 1965, as part of his War on Poverty.John F. KennedyLyndon B. JohnsonFranklin D. RooseveltHarry TrumanYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 7 out of 10What president was a Rhodes Scholar and governor of a southern state before being elected president? Bill Clinton studied at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and served as governor of Arkansas before becoming president.Bill ClintonJimmy CarterGeorge W. BushBarack ObamaYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 8 out of 10Who was president when the stock market crashed in 1929, leading into the Great Depression? Herbert Hoover was president when the 1929 crash occurred. Though not its cause, it defined his presidency.Warren HardingCalvin CoolidgeHerbert HooverFranklin D. RooseveltYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 9 out of 10What president was in office when the 9/11 terrorist attacks occurred? George W. Bush was president on September 11, 2001, and led the U.S. response to the attacks.Bill ClintonGeorge W. BushBarack ObamaDonald TrumpYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 10 out of 10From what state was Franklin D. Roosevelt? FDR was from Hyde Park, New York, where his family estate remains a historic site today.VirginiaMassachusettsNew YorkDelawareYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit Answer If You Enjoy Games Like This - Subscribe to the AMAC Daily Newsletter! It's easy and FREE Subscribe Today! First Name Last Name Email *By providing your email address and subscribing, you agree to allow AMAC to send you "Join AMAC" emails, if you are not already an AMAC Member. Share Read more articles by The Association of Mature American Citizens Subscribe Notify of new follow-up comments new replies to my comments Label Name* Email* Label Name* Email* 8 Comments Most Voted Newest Oldest Inline Feedbacks View all comments J. FARLEY 9 months ago 8 for 10, God Bless America! God Bless AMAC and its members! God Bless the 2nd Amendment! Sam 9 months ago 10/10. Thank You to the San Antonio Independent School District…. Titus Canby 9 months ago 9 of 10 correct; didn’t know which state “Adams Family” hailed from! Titus Canby 18 days ago You got 8 out of 10! brentwoodjon 3 months ago 9 of 19 better than I thought ! the 3rd president i missed slymet 8 months ago Got 10/10. It was easy for me. I finished it really fast. I like knowing about the Presidents. shandahon 8 months ago damn…3/10…not too versed on the presidents!!!!! hahahaha Raymond Summers 9 months ago 010/10 Login Login Join Renew Member Benefits Newsline Member Benefits Advocacy Our Actions About Advocacy Issues Get Involved Weekly Update Annual Report Find Your Representative AMAC App Better for America Podcast Book Club AMAC Blog FAQ About Us Overview Our Team Our Stance on Key Issues Magazine Medicare Games Voice Your Opinion in AMAC Polls AMAC in the Media AMAC Action AMAC Foundation Social Security Guarantee Prime Directives Brief Prime Directives Details The AMAC Store Sweepstakes AMAC Active Contact Advertise with AMAC Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy wpDiscuz80Would love your thoughts, please comment.x()x| ReplyInsert