Rutherford B. Hayes Trivia Quiz:19th President of the US

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Rutherford B. Hayes Trivia Quiz:19th President of the US

Rutherford B. Hayes was the 19th President of the United States, serving from 1877 to 1881. He won a controversial election that was resolved by a special commission. Hayes oversaw the end of              Reconstruction, promoted civil service reform, and vetoed legislation that would have restricted Chinese immigration. He also created the Civil Service Commission. Here are 10 quiz questions based on Rutherford B. Hayes’s life. Lets’ play the quiz!

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What was the name of the famous court case that Rutherford B. Hayes' presidency is associated with?

  • Brown v. Board of Education

  • Marbury v. Madison

  • Plessy v. Ferguson

  • Roe v. Wade

Which political party did Rutherford B. Hayes belong to?

  • Democratic Party

  • Republican Party

  • Whig Party

  • Libertarian Party

What was the name of Rutherford B. Hayes' wife?

  • Lucretia Garfield

  • Grace Coolidge

  • Edith Wilson

  • Lucy Webb Hayes

Who did Rutherford B. Hayes defeat in the 1876 presidential election?

  • Samuel J. Tilden

  • Grover Cleveland

  • James A. Garfield

  • Benjamin Harrison

Which amendment to the Constitution was ratified during Hayes' presidency?

  • 14th Amendment

  • 15th Amendment

  • 16th Amendment

  • 17th Amendment

Which state did Rutherford B. Hayes serve as governor of before becoming president?

  • New York

  • Ohio

  • California

  • Virginia

What was Rutherford B. Hayes' stance on civil rights for African Americans?

  • He strongly supported civil rights for African Americans

  • He strongly opposed civil rights for African Americans

  • He had mixed feelings about civil rights for African Americans

  • He did not comment on civil rights for African Americans

Which war did Rutherford B. Hayes serve in before becoming president?

  • World War I

  • World War II

  • Civil War

  • American Revolutionary War

Which scandal is Rutherford B. Hayes' presidency most known for?

  • Teapot Dome Scandal

  • Watergate Scandal

  • Credit Mobilier Scandal

  • Whiskey Ring Scandal

How many terms did Rutherford B. Hayes serve as president?

  • 1 term

  • 2 terms

  • 3 terms

  • 4 terms

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