Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th US President - Quiz
- 1. When was Rutherford B. Hayes inaugurated as the 19th President of the United States?
A) 1877
B) 1888
C) 1900
D) 1865
- 2. What was Hayes' political party affiliation?
A) Independent
B) Whig
C) Democratic
D) Republican
- 3. Prior to his presidency, which state was Hayes the governor of?
A) Florida
B) California
C) Ohio
D) New York
- 4. Which amendment to the Constitution marked the end of Reconstruction during Hayes' presidency?
A) 14th Amendment
B) 13th Amendment
C) 15th Amendment
D) 16th Amendment
- 5. What was the famous nickname given to Hayes' wife, Lucy?
A) Rose Lady
B) Lemonade Lucy
C) Presidential Belle
D) First Lady of Grace
- 6. Who did Hayes defeat in the controversial 1876 presidential election?
A) Ulysses S. Grant
B) Samuel J. Tilden
C) Grover Cleveland
D) Andrew Johnson
- 7. Which legislation enacted during Hayes' presidency provided for the first federal regulation of railroads?
A) Interstate Commerce Act
B) Espionage Act
C) Homestead Act
D) Sherman Antitrust Act
- 8. Which major issue was a focal point of Hayes' presidency?
A) Immigration
B) Prohibition
C) Reconstruction
D) Education
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