Notable Figures in 19th Century American Politics Quiz

Test your knowledge of notable figures in 19th-century American politics with these challenging questions. From presidents to influential statesmen, how well do you know this pivotal era?

#1

Who was the 16th President of the United States?

Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
#2

Which political party did Thomas Jefferson belong to?

Democratic-Republican Party
Federalist Party
Democratic Party
Whig Party
#3

Who was the first President of the United States?

Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
James Madison
#4

Which political party did Alexander Hamilton belong to?

Democratic-Republican Party
Federalist Party
Democratic Party
Whig Party
#5

Who was the first woman to run for President of the United States?

Susan B. Anthony
Hillary Clinton
Victoria Woodhull
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
#6

Who served as the President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War?

Jefferson Davis
Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Alexander Stephens
#7

Who served as the Vice President during Abraham Lincoln's first term?

John C. Calhoun
Millard Fillmore
Andrew Johnson
Martin Van Buren
#8

Who authored the 'Manifest Destiny' doctrine, advocating for the territorial expansion of the United States?

Andrew Jackson
James K. Polk
Zachary Taylor
John Quincy Adams
#9

Who was known as the 'Great Compromiser' for his role in crafting compromises to avert political crises?

John C. Calhoun
Henry Clay
Daniel Webster
John Quincy Adams
#10

Who was the first President to be impeached by the House of Representatives?

Andrew Johnson
Ulysses S. Grant
James Buchanan
Richard Nixon
#11

Who was known as 'Old Hickory' and served as the 7th President of the United States?

James Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
Martin Van Buren
#12

Who was the only President to serve two non-consecutive terms?

Grover Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
#13

Which President is known for initiating the 'Monroe Doctrine' in 1823?

John Quincy Adams
James Monroe
Andrew Jackson
Martin Van Buren
#14

Which President issued the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War?

Andrew Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant
James A. Garfield
#15

Who was the 19th-century American political figure known as 'The Great Pacificator'?

Henry Clay
John C. Calhoun
Daniel Webster
James Buchanan
#16

Who was the first woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court?

Sandra Day O'Connor
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Sonia Sotomayor
Mary McLeod Bethune
#17

Who was the Chief Justice of the United States during the landmark case of Marbury v. Madison?

John Jay
John Marshall
Roger Taney
Salmon P. Chase

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