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Richard Johnson

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : U.S. Vice-Presidents : Richard Johnson

Introduction:
"A quiz on the 9th vice-president of the United States, Richard Mentor Johnson."


1. In what state was Johnson born?
    Kentucky
    North Carolina
    Tennessee
    Ohio


2. Johnson's father purchased a tract of land in the west from what famous American?
    Richard Henry Lee
    Thomas Jefferson
    Patrick Henry
    Daniel Boone


3. Johnson served in the U.S. House of Representatives for how many years?
    30
    14
    20
    8


4. Johnson was named to the U.S. Senate by the state legislature to replace who?
    John Adair
    John Crittenden
    William Logan
    John Pope


5. At what battle during the war of 1812 was Johnson wounded?
    Battle of Stoney Creek
    Battle of Thames
    Battle of Queenston
    Battle of York


6. Johnson maintained a long relationship with one of his slaves, which threatened to destroy his political career. What was the name of the slave?
    Julia Chinn
    Jennifer Johnson
    Leslie Meyer
    Jane O'Neil


7. Johnson is the only vice-president in U.S. history to have his election thrown into the U.S. Senate, because he failed to received a majority of electoral college votes. Who did Johnson defeat in the U.S. Senate to become vice-president?
    John Tyler
    Francis Granger
    Hugh White
    William Rivers


8. How many tie votes did Johnson break while serving as vice-president?
    1
    10
    6
    14


9. What political office did Johnson hold after leaving the vice-presidency?
    State Governor
    State Legislature
    U.S. Senator
    none


10. In what year did Johnson die?
    1853
    1859
    1856
    1850


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