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American Presidents 16
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Which president in Group B can be added to Group A? Why?
Group A: James Polk, William McKinley, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt
Group B: James Madison, William Harrison, James Buchanan, Rutherford Hayes, Grover Cleveland, Jimmy Carter
Group A: James Polk, William McKinley, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt
Group B: James Madison, William Harrison, James Buchanan, Rutherford Hayes, Grover Cleveland, Jimmy Carter
Answer
The presidents in Group A presided over a declared war (James Polk for the Mexican War, William McKinley for the Spanish-American War, Woodrow Wilson for World War 1, and Franklin Roosevelt for World War 2). Therefore, James Madison, who presided over the War of 1812, can be added to Group A.Hide Answer Show Answer
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nice quiz! I couldn't figure it out. Thats what I thought!!
good teaser. didn't get it. no hint???
I should know my Presidents better.. nice one.
Not as easy as you would think. I didn't get it. Thanks for posting.
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