The White House: A Historical Overview

Who was the first US president to reside in the White House?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What style is the White House designed in?

• Modern

• Gothic

• Neoclassical

• Victorian

Who designed the White House?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Henry Latrobe

• James Hoban

• Benjamin Franklin

What influenced James Hoban's design of the White House?

• Leinster House

• The Capitol Building

• Buckingham Palace

• Versailles Palace

When did construction of the White House begin?

• July 4, 1776

• October 13, 1792

• January 1, 1800

• December 25, 1783

What was the reported cost of the initial construction of the White House?

• $500,000

• $1 million

• $232,000

• $100,000

What year was the White House ready for occupancy?

• 1812

• 1824

• 1800

• 1776

Who set the White House ablaze in 1814?

• Colonial Rebels

• The French Army

• The British Army

• Pirates

What major addition was made to the White House in 1909?

• The East Wing

• The West Wing

• The Rose Garden

• The first Oval Office

Who was president when the Oval Office was moved to its present location?

• Harry S. Truman

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• William Howard Taft