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What kind of information do you want to present about your president?

     Below is a list of questions you can use to research about your president.  You need to choose and answer at least ten of the questions.  Some of the questions are required for everyone.  You may add your own questions if you would like.

     You will use the POTUS (Presidents of the United States) hotlist to start your research.  Use your information spreadsheet to store you answers.  Answers may be written as words, bullets, or short phrases. 

Presidential Research Questions

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Required - All

  1. Full name
  2. Birthdate/Death
  3. Terms of Office
  4. First Lady

 Required – Choose One

  1. What accomplishment is this president most remembered for?  (During his presidency)
  2. What important accomplishment did this president achieve AFTER he was out of office?

  Choose five more questions from below.

  1. Where was he born/where did he grow up?
  2. Find some information about his parents/siblings/family
  3. What level of education did this president achieve?
  4. Where did he go to school
  5. What was his occupation before his presidency?
  6. What inspired him to become president?
  7. Who was his opponent in his campaign?
  8. Where did he live as a president?
  9. Who was his most trusted advisor, and why?
  10. What were his favorite sports/hobbies/fun?
  11. Did he have pets while in office?
  12. Name some important friends he had.
  13. Favorite vacation spots
  14. Is he still alive?  How old is he now?
  15. How did he die? When?
 

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