- 1. Chester Alan Arthur, the 21st President of the United States, served from September 1881 until March 1885. Born on October 5, 1829, in Fairfield, Vermont, Arthur grew up in a family of modest means, but he displayed a keen intellect and a diligent work ethic that propelled him through school. After graduating from Union College in 1848, he began a career in law, quickly establishing a successful practice in New York City. His political career was initially bolstered by his association with the Republican Party and his involvement with the notorious political machine known as Tammany Hall. Arthur rose to prominence as the Collector of the Port of New York, a position that enriched him and was a significant stepping stone in his political aspirations. Upon the assassination of President James A. Garfield in 1881, Arthur, who was serving as Vice President, ascended to the presidency. His administration is often characterized by a surprising commitment to reform, particularly in the area of civil service, culminating in the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883, which aimed to reduce corruption in government hiring practices. Although initially seen as a politically motivated figure, Arthur's tenure saw him make strides in modernizing the Navy, advocating for higher tariffs, and implementing significant changes in immigration policies. His presidency was marked by a dedication to integrity, yet it was also overshadowed by his failing health, which forced him to decline a bid for reelection in 1884. Arthur passed away from Bright's disease on November 18, 1886, leaving behind a legacy that is often reassessed as one of quiet competence and unexpected integrity in an era dominated by political machination.
When was Chester Arthur inaugurated as the President of the United States?
A) 1881
B) 1876
C) 1898
D) 1865
- 2. Which state did Chester Arthur represent in the U.S. Senate before becoming President?
A) New York
B) California
C) Virginia
D) Ohio
- 3. Chester Arthur was the ___ President of the United States.
A) 15th
B) 28th
C) 34th
D) 21st
- 4. In which political party was Chester Arthur a member?
A) Republican
B) Green
C) Libertarian
D) Democratic
- 5. Chester Arthur succeeded which President after the latter's assassination?
A) James Garfield
B) Ulysses Grant
C) Grover Cleveland
D) Rutherford Hayes
- 6. Where was Chester Arthur born?
A) Boston, Massachusetts
B) Fairfield, Vermont
C) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
D) Atlanta, Georgia
- 7. What was Chester Arthur's profession before entering politics?
A) Engineer
B) Lawyer
C) Farmer
D) Doctor
- 8. Chester Arthur was commonly known by which nickname?
A) Golden Boy
B) Iron Duke
C) Gentleman Boss
D) Lionheart
- 9. Chester Arthur died in which city?
A) Boston
B) New York City
C) Chicago
D) Washington D.C.
- 10. Which prominent writer was a friend of Chester Arthur?
A) Mark Twain
B) J.D. Salinger
C) Maya Angelou
D) Ernest Hemingway
- 11. What was Chester Arthur's middle name?
A) Edward
B) George
C) Robert
D) Alan
- 12. Chester Arthur signed the Chinese Exclusion Act in which year?
A) 1876
B) 1901
C) 1890
D) 1882
- 13. In which college did Chester Arthur study law?
A) Yale University
B) Union College
C) Princeton University
D) Harvard University
- 14. What disease did Chester Arthur battle during his presidency?
A) Yellow fever
B) Tuberculosis
C) Bright's disease
D) Smallpox
- 15. What was the full name of Chester Arthur's wife?
A) Mary Todd Lincoln
B) Helen Taft
C) Edith Roosevelt
D) Ellen Herndon Arthur
- 16. What major U.S. city suffered a devastating fire during Chester Arthur's presidency?
A) Boston
B) New York
C) Chicago
D) San Francisco
- 17. Which famous educator did Chester Arthur nominate as the first African American student at West Point Military Academy?
A) Sojourner Truth
B) Frederick Douglass
C) W.E.B. Du Bois
D) Booker T. Washington
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