Tennessee Presidential Trail Trivia Tennessee Presidential Trail Trivia 12345678910111213 1. How many times did Andrew Jackson win the popular vote for President?* 1 2 3 4 2. In the duel with Charles Dickinson, Dickinson shot first. Why didn't the shot kill Jackson?* Because the hammer stopped at halfcocked. Because of the loose coat Jackson was wearing, the bullet fractured a rib instead of piercing the heart. Because Jackson tripped and fell when Dickinson fired. Because Dickinson hit Jackson in the left arm, allowing Jackson to shoot Dickinson with his right arm. 3. Which two were Andrew Jackson's favorite foods?* Floating Island Squirrel Stew Leather Britches Corn Pone 4. Andrew Jackson played a musical instrument.* True False 5. Under James K. Polk's presidency, the United States fought a war with which country?* Mexico Spain Great Britain France 6. The Polk Home in Columbia is the only surviving home of James K. Polk. In which other area did Polk NOT live?* Spring Hill, TN Pineville, NC New Orleans, LA Nashville, TN 7. Which of the following states did NOT enter the Union during Polk's presidency?* Iowa California Wisconsin Texas 8. Which of the following positions did James K. Polk NOT hold before becoming President?* United States Senator Governor of Tennessee United States Representative Speaker of the House 9. In 1865, when Andrew Johnson assumed the role of President of the United States after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, what building became his official residence in Washington D.C.?* The Executive Mansion The White House The House of the President of the United States 10. In the 1869 New York Democratic Primary, who was the candidate the Democrats nominated in opposition to the Republican Nominee Ulysses S. Grant?* Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the United States Horatio Seymour, Democratic Delegate from New York William H. Seward, Secretary of State and prominent native New Yorker 11. The historic Andrew Johnson Homestead on Main Street in Greenville, Tennessee, saw one birth and one death of two members of Andrew Johnson's immediate family. Who were they?* Daughter Mary was born in the house in 1851, and son Charles died in the home in 1862 Son Frank was born in the house in 1852, and son Robert passed away in the home in 1869 Son Frank was born in the house in 1852, and wife Eliza died in the home in 1879 12. During the administration of President Andrew Johnson, what territory was officially acquired by the United States of America?* Hawaii Puerto Rico Alaska There are many great events at The Hermitage. If you would like to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings, enter your information below.Name First Last Email Zip Code Δ
