AP United States History - American Presidents

This set of flashcards covers essential events, people, and concepts from the history of American Presidents, emphasizing important legislation, foreign affairs, and pivotal moments in U.S. history.

Who was president at the end of World War I?

Woodrow Wilson was president at the end of World War I in 1918.

Which president was in charge during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

John F. Kennedy was president during the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962.

Who was the president during the Watergate scandal?

Richard Nixon was president during the Watergate scandal, which led to his resignation in 1974.

Which president initiated the New Deal?

Franklin D. Roosevelt initiated the New Deal in response to the Great Depression.

Who was president during the signing of the Treaty of Versailles?

Woodrow Wilson was president during the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 191

Who was president during the Louisiana Purchase?

Thomas Jefferson was president during the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.

Which president led the United States during the Gulf War?

George H.W. Bush was president during the Gulf War in 1990-1991.

Who was the U.S. president during the 9/11 attacks?

George W. Bush was president during the 9/11 attacks in 2001.

Which president ended the Vietnam War?

Gerald Ford was president when the Vietnam War officially ended in 1975.

Who was president during the signing of the Affordable Care Act?

Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law in 2010

Who was president during the Mexican-American War?

James K. Polk was president during the Mexican-American War from 1846 to 1848.

Which president was in office when the stock market crashed in 1929?

Herbert Hoover was president when the stock market crashed in October 1929.

Who was president when women gained the right to vote?

Woodrow Wilson was president when the 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920.

Which president issued the Monroe Doctrine?

James Monroe issued the Monroe Doctrine in 1823.

Who was the president during the Korean War?

Harry S. Truman was president at the beginning of the Korean War in 1950.

Which president signed the Social Security Act?

Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law in 1935.

Who was president during the Iranian Hostage Crisis?

Jimmy Carter was president during the Iranian Hostage Crisis from 1979 to 1981.

Which president was in office when the Berlin Wall fell?

George H.W. Bush was president when the Berlin Wall fell in 1989.

Who was president during the impeachment proceedings in 1998?

Bill Clinton was president during the impeachment proceedings in 1998.

Which president was in office when the United States first landed on the moon?

Richard Nixon was president during the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969.