Henry Wilson

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1. What was Wilson's given name at birth? James Hammond Malvina Howe Jeremiah Colbath Garrison Lloyd

2. In what state was Wilson born? Connecticut Vermont New Hampshire Rhode Island

3. What industry did Wilson become successful in? shipping shoe making lumber textiles

4. Which of these political parties was Wilson NOT a member of during his political career? Whig American/Know-Nothing Free-Soil Democratic

5. In what year was Wilson first elected to the U.S. Senate? 1851 1855 1853 1857

6. Who did Wilson replaced in the U.S. Senate? Edward Everett Daniel Webster Charles Sumner Robert Winthrop

7. During the Civil War, Wilson returned to Massachusetts and raised what volunteer regiment for service? 18th 16th 12th 22nd

8. What city hosted the Republican National Convention of 1872, where Wilson was selected as the vice-presidential nominee? Baltimore Philadelphia New York City Cincinnati

9. While vice-president, Wilson wrote a multi-volume set about the rise and fall of slave power. How many volumes was Wilson's work? 2 5 4 3

10. Wilson died in 1875 while serving as vice-president. What was the cause of death? carriage accident cancer stroke malaria