U.S. Presidents
1 / 15How well do you know the leaders of the United States? Test your presidential knowledge!
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Who was the first President of the United States?
About U.S. Presidents
Give your memory a workout with U.S. Presidents: 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 5 easy, 5 medium, 5 hard questions, free to play right in your browser. How well do you know the leaders of the United States? Test your presidential knowledge! Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Who was the first President of the United States?
Answer: George Washington
George Washington served as the first president from 1789 to 1797. He is often called the 'Father of His Country.'
2. Which president is famous for the quote 'Ask not what your country can do for you'?
Answer: John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy spoke these famous words during his inaugural address on January 20, 1961, inspiring a generation of Americans to public service.
3. Which president issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing enslaved people in Confederate states?
Answer: Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring enslaved people in Confederate states to be free.
4. Which president led the country during most of World War II?
Answer: Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt led the U.S. through most of WWII but died in April 1945, just months before the war ended. He served an unprecedented four terms.
5. Who was the first president to live in the White House?
Answer: John Adams
John Adams moved into the White House in November 1800. George Washington never lived there, as it was not completed during his presidency.
Things you'll learn along the way
- Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803 for about $15 million, roughly 4 cents per acre.
- Richard Nixon resigned on August 9, 1974, becoming the only U.S. president to resign from office. Gerald Ford then became president.
- Claudia 'Lady Bird' Johnson was the wife of President Lyndon B. Johnson. She was a champion of environmental beautification and the Highway Beautification Act.
Frequently asked questions
How long does U.S. Presidents take?
Most players finish U.S. Presidents in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after U.S. Presidents?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, U.S. Presidents fits comfortably in one sitting.
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