U.S. President Trivia Game

This President was NEVER MARRIED and remained a LIFE-TIME BACHELOR

• John Tyler

• James Buchanan

• Franklin Pierce

• James K. Polk

Answer explanation

THIS DISH was THOMAS JEFFERSON'S FAVORITE FOOD...

• Coq au Vin

• Roast Beef

• Macaroni & Cheese

• Croissants

Answer explanation

There may not be an exact known inventor of "mac 'n' cheese," but Jefferson's connections to this ever-popular dish are strong.

One of the few surviving recipes in Jefferson's hand is nouilly á maccaroni. 

Jefferson's enslaved chef, James Hennings, is credited for making macaroni and cheese popular across the country. As one of the first African American chefs, he is known for helping make other examples of French cuisine popular to American palettes, including French Fries and others.

THIS COLOR is ANDREW JACKSON's FAVORITE COLOR...

• BLUE

• GREEN

• YELLOW

• RED

This President's NICKNAME was "OLD HICKORY."

• James Madison

• James Monroe

• John Quincy Adams

• Andrew Jackson

Answer explanation

In early 1812, Andrew Jackson was an untested military leader whose political positions had already drawn the ire of the Madison administration. Quick to take offense, Jackson was known for his sudden flashes of rage and propensity for dueling. But when given the opportunity to command troops, he also showed his strong leadership ability and earned the respect of his men.

Jackson received his first opportunity to lead in 1813. He and the 2^nd Division Tennessee Regiment were sent to Washington (just north of Natchez, in what is now Mississippi) to defend against a possible attack by the British on New Orleans. Jackson battled a lack of supplies for his troops and confusion over who had ultimate control of his militia: Jackson, as an elected Major General in the militia, or Major General James Wilkinson, an experienced leader in charge of the regular US troops in New Orleans.

When Jackson received an order to disband his troops immediately, he refused to cast his volunteers adrift to find their own way home, and pledged his own money to finance the supplies needed for the trip back along the Natchez Trace to Tennessee. He gave up his horses for the sick, and walked alongside his men-encouraging them when needed, and disciplining them when necessary.

His determination, combined with his willingness to suffer alongside his men, caused his men to come up with the nickname "Old Hickory."

This President enjoyed HORSEBACK RIDING and HUNTING as their FAVORITE HOBBY...

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• James Madison

• James Monroe

• John Quincy Adams

Answer explanation

Hunting was one of his favorite pastimes, and he kept the family table well supplied with the game birds that he shot in the woods near his home.

SQUIRREL STEW was this PRESIDENT'S FAVORITE FOOD...

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Answer explanation

He fed his supporters Squirrel Stew on Election Day in 1840.

He learned to enjoy this dish will serving in the U.S. Army along the frontier.

This President was known as THE SHORTEST PRESIDENT, standing at 5 Feet, 4 Inches (5'4")...

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

Answer explanation

Fun Fact:

James Madison stood 5'4"

His wife, Dolley, stood 5'7"

TRUE OR FALSE: James Monroe is displayed on US CURRENCY.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

He has been displayed on the:

1) Half-dollar ($0.50) coin in 1923

2) One-dollar coin in 2008.

JOHN TYLER was considered a "traitor" to the U.S. when he MADE THIS DECISION:

• To become KING OF ENGLAND

• To help RUSSIA become the U.S.S.R.

• To join the CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA in the CIVIL WAR

• To support NAPOLEON in the NAPOLEONIC WARS

Answer explanation

Once the Civil War began, however, Tyler voted for Virginia to leave the nation over which he once presided.

He led the committee negotiating the terms of Virginia’s admission into the Confederacy and won election to the Confederate House of Representatives. He died, however, on January 18, 1862, before taking his seat.

Both of these Presidents DIED WHILE IN OFFICE.

Which President had the SHORTER TERM?

• William Henry Harrison

• Zachary Taylor

Answer explanation

William Henry Harrison served for about 1 MONTH as President.

Zachary Taylor served for 18 MONTHs as President.