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The Life of James Monroe Trivia Quiz

James Monroe's life is quite fascinating. This quiz will tell you how much you REALLY know about his life.

A multiple-choice quiz by Brainwaver. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Brainwaver

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
293,395

Updated
Nov 01 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
477

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these quotes was said by James Monroe? Hint

"The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil."

"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new."

"A coward is much more exposed to quarrels than a man of spirit."

"Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected."

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who did James Monroe marry? Hint

Betsy Ross

Cinthia McHome

Beth Washington

Elizabeth Kortright

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Question 3 of 10

3. James Monroe studied at which university/college before dropping out to join the Continental Army? Hint

College of William and Mary

Neither of these

Harvard University

Both of these

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Question 4 of 10

4. When did President James Monroe ratify the Monroe Doctrine? Hint

April 6, 1822

July 4, 1823

December 2, 1823

September 29, 1824

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many terms was James Monroe elected to serve as president? Hint

one term

two terms

three terms

four terms

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these positions did James Monroe serve as before his presidency? Hint

All of these

Secretary of War

Secretary of State

Governor of Virginia

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which state did NOT join the union during Monroe's presidency? Hint

Maine

Illinois

California

Alabama

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Question 8 of 10

8. Going back in time, when was James Monroe appointed to the Virginia convention? Hint

1792

1781

1776

1783

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Question 9 of 10

9. When did James Monroe die? Hint

July 4, 1831

April 6, 1827

June 21, 1831

November 19, 1832

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Question 10 of 10

10. President James Monroe was assassinated by whom? Hint

No one

Roger Cule

John Wilkes Booth Jr.

A mob in New York City

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these quotes was said by James Monroe?

Answer: "The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil."

"A coward is much more exposed to quarrels than a man of spirit." - was said by Thomas Jefferson

"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new." - was said by Albert Einstein

"Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected." - was said by George Washington

"The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil." - was said by James Monroe

2. Who did James Monroe marry?

Answer: Elizabeth Kortright

James Monroe was married to Elizabeth Kortright in 1786, and afterwards had three children whose names were Eliza Kortright Monroe, James Spence Monroe, and Maria Hester Monroe. James Spence Monroe died in infancy.

3. James Monroe studied at which university/college before dropping out to join the Continental Army?

Answer: College of William and Mary

James Monroe first studied at Campbelltown Academy and then from there, went to study at the College of William and Mary. Afterward, he dropped out to join the Continental Army. Later he studied law under Thomas Jefferson.

4. When did President James Monroe ratify the Monroe Doctrine?

Answer: December 2, 1823

President Monroe signed the Monroe Doctrine on Dec. 2, 1823. The Monroe Doctrine basically told European countries that the United States would act if the European countries tried to re-colonize newly independent Latin American countries.

5. How many terms was James Monroe elected to serve as president?

Answer: two terms

James Monroe served two terms as president of the United States, from 1817-1825, and was elected as a Democratic-Republican.

6. Which of these positions did James Monroe serve as before his presidency?

Answer: All of these

In 1799 James Monroe was elected governor of Virginia, and stayed for three 1 year terms. In 1811 he was elected governor of Virginia again, but also Secretary of State (under James Madison), so he chose Secretary of State. He also served as Secretary of War (under James Madison) for a short while. Then he became president.

7. Which state did NOT join the union during Monroe's presidency?

Answer: California

California joined the Union on September 9, 1850. Illinois - 1818, Alabama - 1819, Maine - 1820.

8. Going back in time, when was James Monroe appointed to the Virginia convention?

Answer: 1783

The Virginia Convention was made to discuss whether there should be a new Constitution and/or a Bill of Rights.

9. When did James Monroe die?

Answer: July 4, 1831

He died in New York City.

George Washington died on December 14,1799
John Adams died July 4,1826
Thomas Jefferson died July 4,1826
James Madison died June 28,1826
James Monroe died on July 4,1831

10. President James Monroe was assassinated by whom?

Answer: No one

No one assassinated James Monroe! Abraham Lincoln was the first president to be assassinated. That should have been an easy one. Hope you enjoyed my first quiz!

Source: Author Brainwaver

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