- 1. When was Zachary Taylor born?
A) 1755
B) 1822
C) 1784
D) 1801
- 2. In which state was Zachary Taylor born?
A) New York
B) Virginia
C) Texas
D) Ohio
- 3. In what war did Zachary Taylor gain national prominence?
A) World War II
B) Civil War
C) American Revolutionary War
D) Mexican-American War
- 4. What was Zachary Taylor's military rank during the Mexican-American War?
A) Captain
B) Lieutenant
C) Major General
D) Colonel
- 5. What political party was Zachary Taylor affiliated with?
A) Whig
B) Federalist
C) Democratic
D) Republican
- 6. What was Zachary Taylor's military title before becoming President?
A) Commander
B) Lieutenant
C) General
D) Admiral
- 7. Which territory was admitted to the Union during Zachary Taylor's presidency?
A) Texas
B) Iowa
C) California
D) Arizona
- 8. Who served as Zachary Taylor's Vice President?
A) Millard Fillmore
B) Martin Van Buren
C) Andrew Jackson
D) John Adams
- 9. Which river did Zachary Taylor famously cross during the Mexican-American War?
A) Rio Grande
B) Ohio
C) Missouri
D) Mississippi
- 10. What nickname did Zachary Taylor acquire after his victories in the Mexican-American War?
A) The Great Emancipator
B) Honest Abe
C) Father of His Country
D) Old Rough and Ready
- 11. Which famous battle did Zachary Taylor lead the American forces to victory in during the Mexican-American War?
A) Battle of San Jacinto
B) Battle of Buena Vista
C) Battle of Little Bighorn
D) Battle of Gettysburg
- 12. Which state did Zachary Taylor represent as a military governor following the Mexican-American War?
A) California
B) Florida
C) Louisiana
D) Texas
- 13. In what year did Zachary Taylor become the 12th President of the United States?
A) 1836
B) 1852
C) 1849
D) 1860
- 14. Who preceded Zachary Taylor as President of the United States?
A) Martin Van Buren
B) John Quincy Adams
C) James K. Polk
D) Andrew Jackson
- 15. What was the major domestic issue faced during Zachary Taylor's presidency?
A) Women's Rights
B) Immigration
C) Slavery
D) Taxation
- 16. Which of the following states was not part of the Mexican Cession acquired during Zachary Taylor's presidency?
A) Utah
B) California
C) Florida
D) Nevada
- 17. Where is Zachary Taylor buried?
A) Springfield, Illinois
B) Louisville, Kentucky
C) Monticello, Virginia
D) Arlington, Virginia
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