- 1. William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, served from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. Born on January 29, 1843, in Niles, Ohio, McKinley rose through the political ranks, serving in the Civil War and as a Congressman and Governor of Ohio. His presidency was marked by significant events such as the Spanish-American War, which resulted in the U.S. emerging as a global power and acquiring territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. McKinley's economic policies favored protective tariffs, and he was a staunch advocate for American industry and labor. Despite his successes, his presidency faced challenges, including labor strikes and growing tensions over imperialism. Tragically, McKinley was shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz on September 6, 1901, during a public reception in Buffalo, New York. He succumbed to his injuries on September 14, making him the third U.S. president to be assassinated. McKinley’s death shocked the nation and ushered in the administration of his vice president, Theodore Roosevelt, who would go on to implement progressive reforms and continue America’s expansionist policies.
In which year was William McKinley inaugurated as the 25th President of the United States?
A) 1901
B) 1897
C) 1912
D) 1876
- 2. Before becoming President, which position did William McKinley hold?
A) Senator from Illinois
B) Mayor of New York City
C) Governor of Ohio
D) Secretary of State
- 3. Which major event occurred during William McKinley's presidency?
A) Cold War
B) Spanish-American War
C) World War I
D) Vietnam War
- 4. Who served as William McKinley's Vice President during his first term in office?
A) Theodore Roosevelt
B) Garret Hobart
C) Adlai Stevenson
D) Thomas Marshall
- 5. What economic policy did President McKinley support during his time in office?
A) Isolationism
B) Free Trade
C) Mercantilism
D) Protectionism
- 6. Which country did the United States go to war with during McKinley's presidency?
A) Mexico
B) Japan
C) Spain
D) Germany
- 7. Who was the assassin of President McKinley?
A) Charles Guiteau
B) Leon Czolgosz
C) John Wilkes Booth
D) Lee Harvey Oswald
- 8. Who succeeded William McKinley as President after his assassination?
A) Franklin D. Roosevelt
B) William Howard Taft
C) Theodore Roosevelt
D) Woodrow Wilson
- 9. Which state did McKinley represent in the U.S. House of Representatives?
A) New York
B) California
C) Ohio
D) Illinois
- 10. What was the main form of communication used during McKinley's presidency?
A) Telephone
B) Internet
C) Radio
D) Telegraph
- 11. Which famous inventor and entrepreneur was a contemporary of President McKinley?
A) Elon Musk
B) Bill Gates
C) Steve Jobs
D) Thomas Edison
- 12. Where is William McKinley buried?
A) Mount Vernon, Washington
B) Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
C) Arlington, Virginia
D) Canton, Ohio
- 13. Which political party did William McKinley belong to?
A) Democratic
B) Independent
C) Whig
D) Republican
- 14. Which country did the United States acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War?
A) Philippines
B) Cuba
C) Mexico
D) Puerto Rico
- 15. Who was McKinley's opponent in the 1896 presidential election?
A) Grover Cleveland
B) Theodore Roosevelt
C) George Dewey
D) William Jennings Bryan
- 16. Who was McKinley's wife?
A) Mary Todd Lincoln
B) Eleanor Roosevelt
C) Jacqueline Kennedy
D) Ida Saxton McKinley
- 17. In what famous event did McKinley serve as a Major during the American Civil War?
A) Vicksburg
B) Appomattox
C) Antietam
D) Gettysburg
- 18. What was the famous industrial fair where McKinley gave a speech before being shot?
A) California Midwinter International Exposition
B) Pan-American Exposition
C) Louisiana Purchase Exposition
D) World's Columbian Exposition
- 19. In what field did McKinley work before entering politics?
A) Engineering
B) Education
C) Law
D) Medicine
- 20. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave the federal government the power to levy an income tax?
A) 19th Amendment
B) 13th Amendment
C) 16th Amendment
D) 18th Amendment
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