- 1. When was Zachary Taylor born?
A) 1755
B) 1822
C) 1784
D) 1801
- 2. In which state was Zachary Taylor born?
A) Ohio
B) New York
C) Texas
D) Virginia
- 3. In what war did Zachary Taylor gain national prominence?
A) World War II
B) American Revolutionary War
C) Mexican-American War
D) Civil 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) Republican
B) Federalist
C) Democratic
D) Whig
- 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) California
B) Iowa
C) Texas
D) Arizona
- 8. Who served as Zachary Taylor's Vice President?
A) Andrew Jackson
B) Millard Fillmore
C) John Adams
D) Martin Van Buren
- 9. Which river did Zachary Taylor famously cross during the Mexican-American War?
A) Ohio
B) Mississippi
C) Rio Grande
D) Missouri
- 10. What nickname did Zachary Taylor acquire after his victories in the Mexican-American War?
A) Father of His Country
B) Honest Abe
C) Old Rough and Ready
D) The Great Emancipator
- 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 Buena Vista
C) Battle of Gettysburg
D) Battle of San Jacinto
- 12. Which state did Zachary Taylor represent as a military governor following the Mexican-American War?
A) Louisiana
B) Florida
C) Texas
D) California
- 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) Andrew Jackson
B) James K. Polk
C) Martin Van Buren
D) John Quincy Adams
- 15. What was the major domestic issue faced during Zachary Taylor's presidency?
A) Taxation
B) Women's Rights
C) Slavery
D) Immigration
- 16. Which of the following states was not part of the Mexican Cession acquired during Zachary Taylor's presidency?
A) Nevada
B) Utah
C) California
D) Florida
- 17. Where is Zachary Taylor buried?
A) Springfield, Illinois
B) Monticello, Virginia
C) Arlington, Virginia
D) Louisville, Kentucky
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