Questions and Answers
William Howard Taft biography
1.
Where was William Howard Taft born?
in Cincinnati
2.
Who was Nellie?
Taft's wife
3.
Fill the gaps.
aa
4.
When he was born?
on September 15, 1857
5.
Where did Taft taught international law?
the Law School at Yale University
6.
He was a:
Republican
7.
How many electoral votes did Taft get in 1908 elections?
321
8.
Who was his opponent in 1908 elections?
William Jennings Bryan
Match date to the event.
9.
1886
Taft's wedding
10.
1896
he became dean and professor at Cincinnati Law School
11.
1909
he became president of the United States
12.
1921
he became Chief Justice of the United States
13.
1930
William Howard Taft died
14.
What serious illness did his wife suffer from in 1909?
stroke
15.
What piece of Washington D.C.'s urban infrastructure was named after President Taft to honor his walking tours of the city?
bridge
16.
What is the best way to describe President Taft?
heaviest US President