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Grover Cleveland biography

Which city was Grover Cleveland a mayor of?
Portland
Buffalo
New York
Syracuse
Buffalo
What was Grover's life like during the Civil War?
He served in the Navy.
He suffered an accident on his second day of duty and was discharged home.
He was in the infantry.
He hired a man to fight for him.
He hired a man to fight for him.
Which party was Grover Cleveland associated with?
Democratic Party
Whig Party
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Complete the information about Grover Cleveland's birth and death.
He was born in Caldwell on March 18, 1837, and died in Princeton on June 24, 1908.
How many times has Grover Cleveland been president of the United States?
once
twice
thrice
twice
What was his wife's name?
Frances
Philippa
Kate
Ida
Frances
What was his occupation?
engineer
doctor
architect
lawyer
lawyer
To whom did Grover Cleveland lost elections in 1888?
Benjamin Harrison
Theodore Roosevelt
Chester A. Arthur
William McKinley
Benjamin Harrison
True or false?
He is considered an effective, open-minded leader.
True
True or false?
He was against introducing gold backed currency system.
False
True or false?
He was a fierce supporter of imperialism.
False
True or false?
During his presidency no states were admitted to the Union.
False
True or false?
He had six children.
False
What were his last words?
I have tried so hard to do right.
A dying man can do nothing easily.
I'm bored with it all.
Lord help my poor soul.
I have tried so hard to do right.