VS.12 Virginia "The Mother of Presidents" Quiz

Why is Virginia sometimes called the 'Mother of Presidents'?

• Because it is the largest state in the U.S.

• Because eight U.S. presidents were born there.

• Because it was the first state to join the Union.

• Because it has the most historical landmarks.

Which U.S. president is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• James Monroe

Which president wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Tyler

What was the Monroe Doctrine primarily about?

• Ending slavery in the U.S.

• Preventing European colonization in the Americas.

• Expanding U.S. territory to the west.

• Establishing trade agreements with Europe.

Which president served the shortest presidency in U.S. history, lasting only 31 days?

• William Henry Harrison

• John Tyler

• Zachary Taylor

• Woodrow Wilson

Which president helped form the League of Nations for world peace?

• James Monroe

• Woodrow Wilson

• Zachary Taylor

• Thomas Jefferson

Which president is known as the 'Father of the University of Virginia'?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• James Monroe

Which president led the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Zachary Taylor

Which president was famous for his role in the Mexican-American War?

• John Tyler

• Zachary Taylor

• William Henry Harrison

• James Monroe

Which president added Florida to the U.S.?

• James Madison

• James Monroe

• Thomas Jefferson

• Woodrow Wilson