- 1. When was Zachary Taylor born?
A) 1784
B) 1801
C) 1822
D) 1755
- 2. In which state was Zachary Taylor born?
A) New York
B) Ohio
C) Texas
D) Virginia
- 3. In what war did Zachary Taylor gain national prominence?
A) Civil War
B) American Revolutionary War
C) World War II
D) Mexican-American War
- 4. What was Zachary Taylor's military rank during the Mexican-American War?
A) Lieutenant
B) Captain
C) Colonel
D) Major General
- 5. What political party was Zachary Taylor affiliated with?
A) Federalist
B) Republican
C) Democratic
D) Whig
- 6. What was Zachary Taylor's military title before becoming President?
A) Lieutenant
B) General
C) Commander
D) Admiral
- 7. Which territory was admitted to the Union during Zachary Taylor's presidency?
A) Texas
B) Arizona
C) California
D) Iowa
- 8. Who served as Zachary Taylor's Vice President?
A) Martin Van Buren
B) Andrew Jackson
C) Millard Fillmore
D) John Adams
- 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) Old Rough and Ready
B) The Great Emancipator
C) Honest Abe
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 Gettysburg
B) Battle of Buena Vista
C) Battle of Little Bighorn
D) Battle of San Jacinto
- 12. Which state did Zachary Taylor represent as a military governor following the Mexican-American War?
A) Texas
B) California
C) Louisiana
D) Florida
- 13. In what year did Zachary Taylor become the 12th President of the United States?
A) 1852
B) 1836
C) 1860
D) 1849
- 14. Who preceded Zachary Taylor as President of the United States?
A) John Quincy Adams
B) Martin Van Buren
C) Andrew Jackson
D) James K. Polk
- 15. What was the major domestic issue faced during Zachary Taylor's presidency?
A) Taxation
B) Women's Rights
C) Immigration
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) Utah
D) Florida
- 17. Where is Zachary Taylor buried?
A) Monticello, Virginia
B) Louisville, Kentucky
C) Arlington, Virginia
D) Springfield, Illinois
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