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Prominent Figures in 19th-Century American Politics Quiz

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Who was the 16th President of the United States, serving from 1861 to 1865?

Abraham Lincoln

Explanation

Leader during Civil War, issued Emancipation Proclamation.

Which prominent figure was a key leader in the women's suffrage movement and played a pivotal role in securing the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

Susan B. Anthony

Explanation

Fought for women's voting rights, instrumental in 19th Amendment.

Who was the 15th President of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861?

James Buchanan

Explanation

Preceded Lincoln, struggled with secession crisis.

Which influential political figure founded the American Red Cross and was known for her humanitarian efforts during the Civil War?

Clara Barton

Explanation

Founder of Red Cross, Civil War nurse.

Who was the 20th President of the United States, serving from 1881 until his assassination in 1881?

James A. Garfield

Explanation

Assassinated after only a few months in office.

Who was the 18th President of the United States, serving from 1869 to 1877?

Ulysses S. Grant

Explanation

Union General, led during Reconstruction era.

Which prominent politician was known as 'The Great Compromiser' for his role in brokering agreements between North and South prior to the Civil War?

Henry Clay

Explanation

Advocate for compromise, key figure in pre-Civil War politics.

Which 19th-century political figure is known for his role in the creation of the American System, advocating for protective tariffs, a national bank, and internal improvements?

Henry Clay

Explanation

Economic policies advocate, known for American System.

Who was the first African American to serve in the United States Senate, representing Mississippi during the Reconstruction Era?

Hiram Rhodes Revels

Explanation

First black senator, served during Reconstruction.

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Which prominent abolitionist and social reformer, known for her efforts on behalf of escaped slaves, became one of the most famous conductors of the Underground Railroad?

Harriet Tubman

Explanation

Leading abolitionist, Underground Railroad conductor.

#11

Who was the first Vice President and the second President of the United States, serving from 1797 to 1801?

John Adams

Explanation

Founding Father, negotiated peace with France.

#12

Which 19th-century political figure served as Secretary of State under President Abraham Lincoln and later as Chief Justice of the United States?

Salmon P. Chase

Explanation

Served under Lincoln, later became Chief Justice.

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Which 19th-century political figure was the primary author of the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which allowed settlers in those territories to determine through popular sovereignty whether they would allow slavery?

Stephen A. Douglas

Explanation

Advocated popular sovereignty, debated Lincoln.

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Who was the first President of the Confederate States of America?

Jefferson Davis

Explanation

Confederate leader during Civil War.

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Which 19th-century political figure was known as 'Old Hickory' and served as the 7th President of the United States?

Andrew Jackson

Explanation

Military hero, champion of the common man.

Prominent Figures in 19th-Century American Politics Quiz

Who was the 16th President of the United States, serving from 1861 to 1865?

Which prominent figure was a key leader in the women's suffrage movement and played a pivotal role in securing the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

Who was the 15th President of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861?

Which influential political figure founded the American Red Cross and was known for her humanitarian efforts during the Civil War?

Who was the 20th President of the United States, serving from 1881 until his assassination in 1881?

Who was the 18th President of the United States, serving from 1869 to 1877?

Which prominent politician was known as 'The Great Compromiser' for his role in brokering agreements between North and South prior to the Civil War?

Which 19th-century political figure is known for his role in the creation of the American System, advocating for protective tariffs, a national bank, and internal improvements?

Who was the first African American to serve in the United States Senate, representing Mississippi during the Reconstruction Era?

Which prominent abolitionist and social reformer, known for her efforts on behalf of escaped slaves, became one of the most famous conductors of the Underground Railroad?

Who was the first Vice President and the second President of the United States, serving from 1797 to 1801?

Which 19th-century political figure served as Secretary of State under President Abraham Lincoln and later as Chief Justice of the United States?

Which 19th-century political figure was the primary author of the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which allowed settlers in those territories to determine through popular sovereignty whether they would allow slavery?

Who was the first President of the Confederate States of America?

Which 19th-century political figure was known as 'Old Hickory' and served as the 7th President of the United States?

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