Quiz on John Francis Hamtramck Claiborne

When was John Francis Hamtramck Claiborne born?

• 24 April 1807

• 15 March 1805

• 10 June 1808

• 1 January 1806

Which college did Claiborne graduate from?

• Jefferson College

• Harvard University

• Yale University

• Princeton University

What health issue affected Claiborne's career?

• Tuberculosis

• Diabetes

• Heart Disease

• Asthma

Who was Claiborne's father?

• A veteran of the Revolutionary War

• A famous author

• A renowned scientist

• A wealthy businessman

Which political party did Claiborne help organize in Mississippi?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Whig Party

• Green Party

In what year did Claiborne return to Natchez to edit the Mississippi Free Trader?

• 1841

• 1835

• 1828

• 1850

What was the title of the work Claiborne published in the Mississippi Free Trader?

• Trip through the Piney Woods

• Journey to the South

• Travels in Mississippi

• Adventures in the Woods

What was Claiborne's stance during the Civil War?

• Supported southern rights but opposed secession

• Supported the Confederacy

• Supported the Union

• Remained neutral

Which territory's governor was Claiborne's uncle?

• Mississippi Territory

• Louisiana Territory

• Florida Territory

• Texas Territory

What investigation was Claiborne appointed to lead in 1842?

• Land claims by Choctaw Indians

• Railroad expansion

• Tax fraud

• Election interference