- 1. When was Zachary Taylor born?
A) 1784
B) 1755
C) 1822
D) 1801
- 2. In which state was Zachary Taylor born?
A) Texas
B) New York
C) Ohio
D) Virginia
- 3. In what war did Zachary Taylor gain national prominence?
A) World War II
B) American Revolutionary War
C) Civil War
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) Republican
B) Whig
C) Federalist
D) Democratic
- 6. What was Zachary Taylor's military title before becoming President?
A) General
B) Commander
C) Admiral
D) Lieutenant
- 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) Millard Fillmore
B) John Adams
C) Andrew Jackson
D) Martin Van Buren
- 9. Which river did Zachary Taylor famously cross during the Mexican-American War?
A) Mississippi
B) Missouri
C) Rio Grande
D) Ohio
- 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) Father of His Country
D) Honest Abe
- 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 San Jacinto
C) Battle of Little Bighorn
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) 1849
B) 1860
C) 1836
D) 1852
- 14. Who preceded Zachary Taylor as President of the United States?
A) Martin Van Buren
B) James K. Polk
C) John Quincy Adams
D) Andrew Jackson
- 15. What was the major domestic issue faced during Zachary Taylor's presidency?
A) Women's Rights
B) Taxation
C) Slavery
D) Immigration
- 16. Which of the following states was not part of the Mexican Cession acquired during Zachary Taylor's presidency?
A) Utah
B) Florida
C) California
D) Nevada
- 17. Where is Zachary Taylor buried?
A) Springfield, Illinois
B) Arlington, Virginia
C) Monticello, Virginia
D) Louisville, Kentucky
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