- 1. When was Zachary Taylor born?
A) 1822
B) 1784
C) 1801
D) 1755
- 2. In which state was Zachary Taylor born?
A) New York
B) Texas
C) Virginia
D) Ohio
- 3. In what war did Zachary Taylor gain national prominence?
A) Mexican-American War
B) Civil War
C) American Revolutionary War
D) World War II
- 4. What was Zachary Taylor's military rank during the Mexican-American War?
A) Colonel
B) Lieutenant
C) Captain
D) Major General
- 5. What political party was Zachary Taylor affiliated with?
A) Republican
B) Federalist
C) Whig
D) Democratic
- 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) Arizona
C) Texas
D) Iowa
- 8. Who served as Zachary Taylor's Vice President?
A) Andrew Jackson
B) Martin Van Buren
C) John Adams
D) Millard Fillmore
- 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) Father of His Country
B) Honest Abe
C) The Great Emancipator
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 Buena Vista
B) Battle of San Jacinto
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) Louisiana
B) Texas
C) Florida
D) California
- 13. In what year did Zachary Taylor become the 12th President of the United States?
A) 1852
B) 1860
C) 1836
D) 1849
- 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) Slavery
B) Immigration
C) Women's Rights
D) Taxation
- 16. Which of the following states was not part of the Mexican Cession acquired during Zachary Taylor's presidency?
A) Nevada
B) Florida
C) California
D) Utah
- 17. Where is Zachary Taylor buried?
A) Louisville, Kentucky
B) Arlington, Virginia
C) Springfield, Illinois
D) Monticello, Virginia
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