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William Howard Taft biography

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Where was William Howard Taft born?
in Pittsburgh
in Cincinnati
in Kansas City
in Nashville
in Cincinnati
Which of sentences below are correct?
1. Taft family was very rich and influental, which helped young William achieve his goals.
2. He was born on September 15, 1857.
3. He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws.
4. He had 4 children.
5. He was president of the United States twice.
1. He was born on September 15, 1857.
2. He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws.
Who was Nellie?
Taft's beloved dog
Taft's first daughter.
Taft's wife
Taft's mother
Taft's wife
Which year did Taft take office as Secretary of War?
William Taft was the
. . . . . . . .
President of the United States.
William Taft was the 27th President of the United States.
Fill the gaps.
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When he was born?
on October 27, 1861
on May 8, 1854
on September 15, 1857
on February 11, 1859
on September 15, 1857
Where did Taft taught international law?
the School of Law at University of California-Berkeley
the School of Law at New York University
the School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis
the Law School at Yale University
the Law School at Yale University
He was a:
Republican
Democrat
Republican
How many electoral votes did Taft get in 1908 elections?
298
321
268
358
321
Who was his opponent in 1908 elections?
William Jennings Bryan
Alton B. Parker
John W. Davis
James M. Cox
William Jennings Bryan
Match date to the event.
1886
Taft's wedding
1896
he became dean and professor at Cincinnati Law School
1909
he became president of the United States
1921
he became Chief Justice of the United States
1930
William Howard Taft died
What serious illness did his wife suffer from in 1909?
cancer
smallpox
stroke
cholera
stroke
What piece of Washington D.C.'s urban infrastructure was named after President Taft to honor his walking tours of the city?
alley
park
riverfront
bridge
bridge
What is the best way to describe President Taft?
heaviest US President
wealthiest US President
tallest US President
smartest US President
heaviest US President

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