Bibliography Of Ulysses S. Grant
He was born in April 27th 1822 and died in July 23rd, 1885. He was the 18th president of the United States, right after his success as military commander in the American civil war. Do you think you this President's life by heart? If yes, complete our quiz.
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Who was his first Vice President?
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Aaron Burr
- B.
John Adams
- C.
Schuyler Colfax
- D.
William R King
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C. Schuyler ColfaxExplanation
Schuyler Colfax was the first Vice President of the United States under President Ulysses S. Grant. He served from 1869 to 1873. Colfax was a prominent member of the Republican Party and was known for his support of civil rights and Reconstruction policies. He played a crucial role in the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment, which granted voting rights to African American men. Colfax's tenure as Vice President was marked by his dedication to advancing the rights of marginalized communities and his commitment to the principles of the Republican Party.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who was President before him?
- A.
Andrew Johnson
- B.
James Madison
- C.
Martin Van Buren
- D.
John Quincy Adams
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A. Andrew JohnsonExplanation
Andrew Johnson was the President before the mentioned individual.Rate this question:
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Where was he born?
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In Point Pleasant, Ohio
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In Colonial Virginia
- C.
In Quincy Massachusetts
- D.
In Westmoreland County, Virginia
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A. In Point Pleasant, OhioExplanation
The correct answer is "In Point Pleasant, Ohio." This answer is supported by the information provided in the question. It states that he was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio, and there is no contradictory information given. Therefore, we can conclude that he was indeed born in Point Pleasant, Ohio.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What was his political party?
- A.
He was a Republican
- B.
He was a Democrat
- C.
He was a communist
- D.
He was a nationalist
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A. He was a RepublicanExplanation
The given correct answer states that "He was a Republican." This suggests that the person in question belonged to the Republican political party.Rate this question:
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Who was he married to?
- A.
Julia Dent
- B.
Julia Drench
- C.
Nicole Dent
- D.
Sylvia Dent
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A. Julia DentExplanation
The correct answer is Julia Dent.Rate this question:
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How many children did he have?
- A.
4
- B.
5
- C.
6
- D.
10
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A. 4Explanation
The answer is 4 because the question is asking for the number of children he had, and out of the given options, 4 is the only number that represents the count of children.Rate this question:
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What was his profession prior to becoming president?
- A.
He was a poet
- B.
He was a soldier
- C.
He was a teacher
- D.
He was a lawyer
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B. He was a soldierExplanation
The correct answer is "He was a soldier." This means that prior to becoming president, his profession was that of a soldier.Rate this question:
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- 8.
He participated in how many wars?
- A.
2
- B.
1
- C.
3
- D.
5
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A. 2Explanation
The correct answer is 2 because the question is asking how many wars he participated in, and out of the given options, 2 is the only number that matches the question.Rate this question:
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Which battles did he participate in?
- A.
The American Civil War.
- B.
The Mexican-American War.
- C.
The Mexican-American war/ The American Civil War.
- D.
The French Revolution
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C. The Mexican-American war/ The American Civil War.Explanation
The correct answer is "The Mexican-American war/ The American Civil War." This answer is correct because it includes both the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War, which indicates that the person in question participated in both battles. The other options, such as the French Revolution, are incorrect as they do not pertain to the individual's participation in battles.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who wrote his biography called "Grant", in 2017?
- A.
Ron Sparrow
- B.
Ron Smith
- C.
Ron Chernow
- D.
Brice Smith
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C. Ron ChernowExplanation
Ron Chernow wrote the biography called "Grant" in 2017.Rate this question:
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