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George Washington
(1732-1799)
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the first name of George’s father
George’s favorite subject
George’s wife’s first name
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Washington’s Vice President
George’s first job following school
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George inherited this farm from his father.
George was born here.
the name of George’s wife’s plantation
George was known as the “__________ of his country.”
The Indians gave George this name, which meant “Town Taker.”
George Washington’s plantation home
Washington kissed this after taking the Presidential oath of office.
George made a trip to these islands in 1751.
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John Adams
(1735-1826)
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Adams retired to his home in __________ after losing the election to Jefferson.
Adams went to college here.
Adams had several journalists arrested for breaking this Act.
Adams’ wife’s name
Adams was born here.
Adams was the first President to live here.
Adams appointed this man to be Chief Justice.
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Vice President under Adams
Adams was one of the men who signed the __________ of Independence.
In 1785, John Adams became the first U.S. __________ to Great Britain.
an American warship nicknamed “Old Ironsides”
During Adams’ term of office, the nation’s capitol moved from __________ to Washington, D.C.
Both Adams and Jefferson died on __________ 4, 1826.
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Thomas Jefferson
(1743-1826)
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name of the Jefferson family farm where Jefferson was born
In 1779 and 1780, Jefferson served as __________ of Virginia.
Jefferson’s pet while in the White House
Jefferson bought this large area of land from France.
Jefferson’s oldest daughter
Jefferson’s Vice President, during his first term
name of Jefferson’s home
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Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of _________.
name of the first steamship
Jefferson’s home was in this state.
Jefferson outlawed this rule which gave all inherited land to the oldest son.
__________ Madison often served as the White House hostess for Jefferson.
Jefferson’s wife’s maiden name
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James Madison
(1751-1836)
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Madison was called the “Father of the __________.”
This famous song was written during Madison’s Presidency.
Madison was President during the __________ of 1812.
Madison was born here.
This food was served in the White House for the first time during Madison’s Presidency.
Madison’s Vice President during his second term of office.
Madison’s Vice President during his first term of office.
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Madison was unable to become a __________ because he had a weak speaking voice.
name of the Madison plantation
The __________ Act was formed to protect American ships by ending trade with foreign countries.
first school Madison attended
Madison served as __________ of State under Jefferson.
Mrs. James Madison’s first and maiden name
Madison graduated from the College of New Jersey which is known today as __________.
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James Monroe
(1758-1831)
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Monroe attended this men’s school.
George Washington appointed Monroe to be minister of this country.
Monroe’s mother’s family was from this country.
Monroe’s father’s first name
Monroe fought in this war.
first steamship to cross the Atlantic
Monroe’s Vice President
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This “future” state was purchased from Spain during Monroe’s Presidency.
An argument between Monroe and this man almost ended in a duel.
This warned the European countries not to interfere with the countries of the Western Hemisphere.
Monroe studied law under this man.
During his later years, Monroe lived in this city with his daughter.
Monroe built this estate near Jefferson’s home in 1789.
Mrs. James Monroe’s maiden name
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John Quincy Adams
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Adams went to college here.
This famous dictionary was published during Adams’ Presidency.
Adams signed this name to a series of articles that he wrote in disagreement with Thomas Paine’s
The Rights of Man.
Adams’ nickname was “Old Man __________.”
Adams served as Secretary of State under this man.
Adams helped develop the Monroe __________.
Adams served as minister to this country in 1794.
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Adams’ __________ also served as President.
Mrs. Adams’ first name
This man defeated Adams in the Presidential election of 1828.
This caused Adams’ death.
Adams enjoyed swimming in this river.
Adams was born here.
At the age of 14, Adams served as this man’s private secretary.
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Andrew Jackson
(1767-1845)
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Jackson’s opponent in the election of 1828
Jackson’s parents were from this country.
Jackson helped found this political party.
This disease caused Jackson to cough.
Jackson became a national hero after this battle.
Jackson’s military career began at this age.
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This “Penny” newspaper was founded during Jackson’s Presidency.
name of Jackson’s home
Under this system, Jackson rewarded his supporters by appointing them to government positions.
Jackson’s nickname
Jackson was the first President to be born in a __________.
Jackson kept __________ horses in the White House stables.
served as Vice President during Jackson’s second term
Vice President under Jackson during his first term
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Martin Van Buren
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Van Buren’s political opponents called him “The Fox of __________.”
The world’s first _____ _____ came out during Van Buren’s Presidency. These are used on letters.
Van Buren served as Vice President under this man.
Van Buren’s wife’s full maiden name
first name of Van Buren’s daughter-in-law who served as his White House hostess
Van Buren served as governor of this state.
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Van Buren belonged to this political party.
In 1848, this political party nominated Van Buren for President.
Van Buren followed the ideals set by this past President.
America’s first great __________ took place during Van Buren’s Presidency.
Van Buren’s country estate
While serving as Vice President, Van Buren carried these with him for
protection when he met with the Senate.
Van Buren’s father’s first name
served as Vice President under Van Buren
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U.S. Presidents #9
William Henry Harrison
(1773-1841)
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Harrison’s father wanted him to study this.
Harrison caught a severe cold on the day that he was __________.
Harrison defeated this “President” in the election of 1840.
Harrison was in charge of this Ohio Fort.
Harrison served as governor of this territory for 12 years.
Harrison served as President for __________ days.
Harrison died of this
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Harrison was buried here
first name of Harrison’s grandson who later became President
Harrison’s father was a member of the __________ Congress.
Harrison defeated this tribe of Indians in the Battle of Tippecanoe.
Harrison was known as the “Log Cabin __________ candidate.”
Harrison’s nickname
Harrison’s wife’s maiden name
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John Tyler
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Tyler was Vice President under this man.
Tyler attended this college
Tyler did not get along with this political party.
Tyler __________ many of the Whigs important bills.
Tyler was born in this county.
Tyler met his second wife aboard this ship.
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Mrs. Tyler’s first name
name of the cemetery where Tyler is buried
Tyler was the first Vice President to become President because of the __________ of a President.
Tyler played this musical instrument.
Tyler resigned from the Senate because he didn’t want to support this man.
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James K. Polk
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After graduating from college, Polk worked in this man’s law office.
The news of Polk’s nomination was sent around the country by this new invention.
Polk’s family name was originally this.
This disease caused Polk’s death.
Polk’s parents were from this country.
Andrew Jackson called Mrs. Polk this name.
Polk became the first “________ ________” presidential candidate to win. This means “little
known.”
Polk was President during the period known as the “__________ 40’s.”
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Polk graduated #1 in his class from this university.
Polk’s nickname was “Napoleon of the __________.”
Polk studied at this Academy
Polk was born near this town.
Polk served as governor of this state.
Polk’s opponent in the election of 1844
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Zachary Taylor
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Taylor defeated the Seminole Indians at this lake.
Taylor’s Vice President
Taylor’s daughter, Sarah, married Thomas ________ who would later be President of the
Confederacy.
Mrs. Zachary Taylor’s first name
This political group nominated Taylor for President.
Taylor fought bravely in this war.
Taylor grew up in this state.
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The __________ Gold Rush began during Taylor’s Presidency.
Taylor’s place of birth.
Taylor was stationed in Wisconsin during this war.
Taylor’s father served in this war.
Taylor was buried here.
David ________ served as president for one day because Taylor refused to be inaugurated on a
Sunday.
Taylor’s youngest daughter who served as his White House hostess
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Millard Fillmore
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During Fillmore’s Presidency, the __________ rate dropped from 5 cents to 3 cents.
Fillmore became President when this man died.
Fillmore opened a law office here.
Mrs. Fillmore was buried here.
Fillmore was born here.
Fillmore belonged to this political party.
Fillmore served as this university’s first Chancellor.
first name of Fillmore’s second wife
first book that Fillmore owned
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This man received the Presidential nomination over Fillmore in 1852.
first name of Fillmore’s only daughter
As a boy, Fillmore worked as an __________ to a clothmaker.
Fillmore’s teacher who later became his wife
Mrs. Fillmore set up the White House’s first __________.
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Franklin Pierce
(1804-1869)
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Pierce suffered a leg injury during this battle.
Delegates from this state nominated Pierce for President.
Pierce studied law under this governor.
This political party was organized during Pierce’s Presidency.
Mrs. Pierce’s maiden name
Pierce had a law practice in this town.
Pierce became good friends with this man while attending Bowdoin College.
Pierce was born in this town.
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Mrs. Pierce was called the “______” in the White House because she spent most of her time in her
room.
Pierce and his wife spent two years here after leaving the White House.
Pierce served in this state’s Senate and House of Representatives.
Mrs. Pierce suffered from this illness.
Pierce criticized this President during the Civil War.
Pierce’s Vice President
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Answer Key
#1
George Washington
Across: 3) Augustine
6) Arithmetic 8) Martha 11) Valley
Forge 12) John Adams
13) Surveyor Down: 1) Ferry Farm
2) Popes Creek 4) White House
5) Father 7) Caunotaucarius
8) Mount Vernon 9) Bible
10) Barbados
#8
Martin Van Buren
Across: 4) Kinderhook
6) Postage Stamp 10) Jackson
11) Hannah Hoes 12) Angelica
13) New York
Down: 1) Democratic 2) Free Soil
3) Jefferson 5) Depression
7) Lindenwald 8) Pistols
9) Abraham 10) Johnson
#15 James Buchanan
Across: 2) Russia 3) Polk
4) Dickinson 5) Breckinridge
8) Harriet Lane 9) Civil War
10) Wheatland 11) Pennsylvania
Down: 1) Dred Scott 3) Pony
Express 5) Bachelor
6) Mercersburg 7) Coleman
8) Hallway
#2
John Adams
Across: 3) Quincy 7) Harvard
8) Sedition 9) Abigail
10) Braintree 11) White House
13) Marshall Down: 1) Jefferson
2) Declaration 4) Minister 5)
Constitution 6) Philadelphia
12) July
#9
#16 Abraham Lincoln
Across: 7) New Salem 8) Civil
9) Nolin 10) Illinois 12) Johnson
13) Blackhawk Down: 1) Milk
Sickness 2) McClellan 3) Fords
5) Douglas 6) Republican
11) Booth 14) Ax
#3
Thomas Jefferson
Across: 1) Tripoli 4) Shadwell
7) Governor 8) Mockingbird
10) Louisiana Purchase
12) Martha 13) Barr
14) Monticello
Down: 2) Independence
3) Clermont 5) Virginia
6) Primogeniture 9) Dolley
11) Skelton
William Henry Harrison
Across: 1) Medicine
4) Inaugurated 5) Van Buren
6) Washington 11) Indiana
13) Thirty 14) Pneumonia
Down: 2) North Bend 3) Benjamin
6) Continental 7) Shawnee
9) Hard Cider 10) Tippecanoe
12) Symmes
#4
#5
#6
#7
James Madison
Across: 4) Constitution 6) Star
Spangled Banner 8) War 10) Port
Conway 11) Ice Cream 12) Gerry
13) Clinton
Down: 1) Minister 2) Montpelier
3) Embargo 5) Donald Robertson
7) Secretary 9) Dolley Payne
10) Princeton
James Monroe
Across: 2) Campbell 7) France
9) Wales 11) Spence
12) Revolutionary 13) Savannah
14) Tompkins
Down: 1) Florida 3) Hamilton
4) Monroe Doctrine 5) Jefferson
6) New York 8) Ash Lawn
10) Kortright
John Quincy Adams
Across: 2) Harvard 5) Websters
7) Publicoia 9) Eloquent
10) Monroe 11) Doctrine
12) Netherlands Down: 1) Father
3) Louisa 4) Jackson 7) Potomac
8) Braintree 11) Dana
Andrew Jackson
Across: 4) Adams 7) Ireland
10) Democratic 11) Tuberculosis
13) New Orleans 14) Thirteen
Down: 1) New York Sun
2) Hermitage 3) Spoils System
5) Old Hickory 6) Log Cabin
8) Race 9) Van Buren
12) Calhoun
#10 John Tyler
Across: 4) Sherwood Forest
5) Harrison 6) William and Mary
8) Whig 9) vetoed 11) Charles
City 12) USS Princeton
Down: 1) Virginia 2) Florida
3) Lettia 5) Hollywood 7) Death
9) Violin 10) Jackson
#11 James K. Polk
Across: 1) Grundy 4) Telegraph
7) Pollock 9) Cholera 10) Ireland
11) Sally 12) Dark Horse
13) Fabulous Down: 2) North
Carolina 3) Stump
5) Murfreesboro 6) Pineville
8) Tennessee 9) Clay
#12 Zachary Taylor
Across: 1) Okeechobee
5) Fillmore 7) Davis 9) Margaret
11) Whigs 12) Mexican
13) Kentucky Down: 2) California
3) Barboursville 4) Blackhawk
5) Revolutionary 8) Louisville
10) Atchison 12) Mary
#13 Millard Fillmore
Across: 4) Postal 5) Taylor
6) East Aurora 8) Washington DC
9) Locke 10) Whig 12) Buffalo
13) Caroline 14) Dictionary
Down: 1) Scott 2) Mary
3) Apprentice 7) Abigail Powers
11) Library
#14 Franklin Pierce
Across: 1) Churubusco
4) Virginia 6) Woodbury
8) Republican 10) Appleton
12) Concord 13) Hawthorne
14) Hillsboro Down: 2) Shadow
3) Madeira 5) New Hampshire
7) Tuberculosis 9) Lincoln
11) King
PRESIDENTS #17 Andrew Johnson
Across: 1) Tailor 3) Stroke
7) Lincoln 8) Interviewed
9) Alaska 10) School
12) McCardly 13) Tavern
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Folly 5) Senator 6) Whisky
11) Chase
#18 Ulysses S. Grant
Across: 2) Math 6) Hiram
7) West Point 10) Cancer
11) Yellowstone 12) Nellie
13) Unconditional 14) Colfax
Down: 1) Dent 3) Hard Scrabble
4) Transcontinental 5) Point
Pleasant 9) Union
#19 Rutherford B. Hayes
Across: 4) Phonograph 5) Ohio
State 7) Chillicothe 10) Harvard
11) Wheeler 12) Kenyon
Down: 1) Fanny 2) Sardisbirchard
3) Delaware 6) Stalwarts
8) Tilden 9) Speller 11) Webb
13) One
#20 James A. Garfield
Across: 2) Geauga 4) Infection
7) Log Cabin 10) Sailor
12) Alexander Graham Bell
14) Hirum Down: 1) Eight
3) Malaria 6) Chickamauga
8) Guiteau 9) Crete 11) Abram
13) Arthur
#21 Chester A. Arthur
Across: 4) Fairfield 6) Jones
7) Schenectady 8) Gentleman
Boss 11) Malvina 12) Brooklyn
13) Wife Down: 1) McElroy
2) Garfield 3) Brights 5) Lincoln
9) Ellen 10) Blaine
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