The Presidents: Number 20: James A. Garfield

Which political party chose Garfield over Grant at their national convention?

• Democrats

• Populist 

• Republicans

What were two of Garfield's hobbies?

Garfield was a bit of a "waffler."  What does that mean?

• having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively

• A light crisp cake made of batter

• changes sides or positions frequently

What kind of reform was Garfield looking to enforce?

• Roscoe Conkling

• New York Port Authority

• political appointments

Charles Guiteau, Roscoe Conkling, and Chester A. Arthur were all members of a Republican party group called the:

• Whigs

• Stalwarts

• Tea Party

List one of the reasons Guiteau decided to end Garfield's life.

How long did Garfield linger before he died?

• 79 days

• 97 days

• 6 months

What was the only legacy of Garfield's presidency?