American Presidents: Complete Guide
Every U.S. president from George Washington to the modern era — biographies, quizzes, and historical rankings in one place.
The American presidency spans over 230 years and 45 individuals. Each president left a distinct mark — some transformed the nation, others were forgotten almost immediately. This guide covers every president we have profiled in depth, with links to their full biography and quiz.
The First Ten Presidents (1789–1845)
The founding era — from the man who defined the office to the accidental president who nearly destroyed his own party.
| # | President | Term | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Washington | 1789–1797 | Biography →Quiz → |
| 2 | John Adams | 1797–1801 | Biography →Quiz → |
| 3 | Thomas Jefferson | 1801–1809 | Biography →Quiz → |
| 4 | James Madison | 1809–1817 | Biography →Quiz → |
| 5 | James Monroe | 1817–1825 | Biography →Quiz → |
| 6 | John Quincy Adams | 1825–1829 | Biography →Quiz → |
| 7 | Andrew Jackson | 1829–1837 | Biography →Quiz → |
| 8 | Martin Van Buren | 1837–1841 | Biography →Quiz → |
| 9 | William Henry Harrison | 1841 (31 days) | Biography →Quiz → |
| 10 | John Tyler | 1841–1845 | Biography →Quiz → |
The Second Ten Presidents (1845–1885)
The antebellum era, Civil War, and Reconstruction — America's most turbulent decades.
| # | President | Term | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | James K. Polk | 1845–1849 | Biography →Quiz → |
| 12 | Zachary Taylor | 1849–1850 | Biography →Quiz → |
| 13 | Millard Fillmore | 1850–1853 | Biography →Quiz → |
| 14 | Franklin Pierce | 1853–1857 | Biography →Quiz → |
| 15 | James Buchanan | 1857–1861 | Biography →Quiz → |
| 16 | Abraham Lincoln | 1861–1865 | Biography →Quiz → |
| 17 | Andrew Johnson | 1865–1869 | Biography →Quiz → |
| 18 | Ulysses S. Grant | 1869–1877 | Biography →Quiz → |
| 19 | Rutherford B. Hayes | 1877–1881 | Biography →Quiz → |
| 20 | James A. Garfield | 1881 (assassinated) | Biography →Quiz → |
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The American Presidents Quiz Series on quizes.online covers every president in depth — their biography, key decisions, historical context, and lasting legacy. Each quiz tests your knowledge across 10 questions. Take them in order or jump to whichever president interests you most.
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