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Quiz about Famous Politicians
Quiz about Famous Politicians

Famous Politicians Trivia Quiz


A look at famous U.S. politicians (not presidents).

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
81,128
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2098
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Question 1 of 10
1. Joseph McCarthy was key figure in the witch hunts that plagued American politics during the middle part of the twentieth century. What state did he represent in the U.S. Senate? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Some years earlier, Huey Long, "The Kingfish" was a prominent U.S. Senator. What state did he represent? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The legendary Davy Crockett served a few terms in the U.S. House of Representatives before his heroic effort at the Alamo. What state did he represent in Congress? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Henry Clay was one of the great Senators in the years preceding the American Civil War. What state did he represent? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Daniel Webster was also a prominent senator in the days before the outbreak of the Civil War. What state did he represent? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Charles Goodell was targeted by President Nixon and Vice-President Agnew for Goodell's anti-war stand on Vietnam. Goodell was a candidate for what senatorial seat? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Lew Wallace, author of "Ben-Hur", served as governor of what territory? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Watergate scandal occurred in large part because President Nixon was concerned about his likely Democratic opponent in the upcoming election, Edmund Muskie. What state did Muskie represent in the U.S. Senate? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Speaking of Watergate, the chairman of the committee that investigated the crime was Senator Sam Ervin. What state did he represent? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. William Jennings Bryan, best known for his unsuccessful runs for the Senate and his role in the Scopes trial, was a Congressman from what State? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Joseph McCarthy was key figure in the witch hunts that plagued American politics during the middle part of the twentieth century. What state did he represent in the U.S. Senate?

Answer: Wisconsin

"McCarthyism" is now synonymous with paranoia and witch-hunting.
2. Some years earlier, Huey Long, "The Kingfish" was a prominent U.S. Senator. What state did he represent?

Answer: Louisiana

Colorful senator, unfortunate end.
3. The legendary Davy Crockett served a few terms in the U.S. House of Representatives before his heroic effort at the Alamo. What state did he represent in Congress?

Answer: Tennessee

"Born on a mountaintop in Tennessee ...
4. Henry Clay was one of the great Senators in the years preceding the American Civil War. What state did he represent?

Answer: Kentucky

"The Great Compromiser".
5. Daniel Webster was also a prominent senator in the days before the outbreak of the Civil War. What state did he represent?

Answer: Massachusetts

Known for his ability as a great orator.
6. Charles Goodell was targeted by President Nixon and Vice-President Agnew for Goodell's anti-war stand on Vietnam. Goodell was a candidate for what senatorial seat?

Answer: New York

Goodell split the liberal vote with Richard Ottinger, allowing conservative James Buckley to win.
7. Lew Wallace, author of "Ben-Hur", served as governor of what territory?

Answer: New Mexico

Interesting background for an author of a religious epic.
8. The Watergate scandal occurred in large part because President Nixon was concerned about his likely Democratic opponent in the upcoming election, Edmund Muskie. What state did Muskie represent in the U.S. Senate?

Answer: Maine

The thirty year anniversary of the break-in occurred in June of 2002.
9. Speaking of Watergate, the chairman of the committee that investigated the crime was Senator Sam Ervin. What state did he represent?

Answer: North Carolina

"Simple country lawyer".
10. William Jennings Bryan, best known for his unsuccessful runs for the Senate and his role in the Scopes trial, was a Congressman from what State?

Answer: Nebraska

Source: Author robert362

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