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