Presidential Order
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Who was the 1st President of the United States?
About Presidential Order
Give your memory a workout with Presidential Order: 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 order of U.S. presidents? 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 1st President of the United States?
Answer: George Washington
George Washington served as the 1st President of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He is often called the 'Father of His Country.'
2. Who was the 16th President of the United States?
Answer: Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln served as the 16th President from 1861 to 1865. He led the nation through the Civil War and abolished slavery.
3. Who immediately succeeded John F. Kennedy as president after his assassination?
Answer: Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson (the 36th President) was sworn in aboard Air Force One on November 22, 1963, just hours after Kennedy's assassination.
4. Who was the 3rd President of the United States?
Answer: Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson served as the 3rd President from 1801 to 1809. He was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
5. Which president served two non-consecutive terms, making him both the 22nd and 24th president?
Answer: Grover Cleveland
Grover Cleveland is the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms (1885-1889 and 1893-1897), making him both the 22nd and 24th president.
Things you'll learn along the way
- James Buchanan was the 15th President (1857-1861), serving immediately before Lincoln. He is often considered one of the worst presidents due to his failure to prevent the Civil War.
- Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th President in 1901 after the assassination of William McKinley. At 42, he was the youngest person to assume the presidency.
- Dwight D. Eisenhower served as the 34th President from 1953 to 1961, between Truman (33rd) and Kennedy (35th). He was the Supreme Allied Commander in WWII.
Frequently asked questions
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, Presidential Order fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Presidential Order?
Presidential Order has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Presidential Order free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Presidential Order — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Presidential Order take?
Most players finish Presidential Order 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.
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