This 11th President of the US was an honest, hard working congressman. During his presidency he helped the country gain more U.S. lands in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and parts of Montana and Wyoming. Hint: Some thought he was a boring president.

This 17th president was the Vice President of Abraham Lincoln. He would later become president after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

This US President lead America through some dark times such as The Great Depression and World War II.

This president was the 35th President of the US. He helped stop a nuclear catastrophe, supported the first man on the moon, and supported the civil rights movement.

What is the meaning of the word hostility in the following sentence?

Jackson's mother and two brothers died during the conflict, leaving him with a lifelong hostility towards the British.

Read the following sentence, what is the meaning of the phrase stood firm?

Polk did not want to fight England over the land. Yet he stood firm and told Buchanan to claim the whole area for the United States.

Read the following sentence, what is the meaning of the word inspired?

Each victory inspired Andrew to go further in politics.

What is the meaning of the word interfere in the sentence?

Johnson supported laws dealing with education and he wanted to make sure the state government did not interfere with people's business.

What is the meaning of the word pinned as used in the following sentence?

"As the years went by, the Kennedy's pinned their hopes for a son who would enter politics on their first born son, Joe Jr. who was two years old when Jack was born."

Read the following sentence. What does the word destined mean?

"Almost from the beginning young Joe seemed destined for greatness."

"at Choate, Jack Kennedy seemed to spend as much time in the infirmary as he did in the classroom.

What is the meaning of the word infirmary?

What is the meaning of the word constitution as used in the sentence.

"President Andrew Johnson was buried with the American flag wrapped around his body and a copy of the Constitution under his head." (True Fun Fact)