Quiz on John Francis Hamtramck Claiborne

Who did Claiborne support politically?

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Which book did Claiborne publish in 1860?

• Mississippi: A History

• Life and Times of General Sam Dale

• The History of Alabama

• The Civil War Chronicles

What was Claiborne's stance during the Civil War?

• Supported southern rights but opposed secession

• Supported the Confederacy

• Supported the Union

• Remained neutral

When was John Francis Hamtramck Claiborne born?

• 24 April 1807

• 15 March 1805

• 10 June 1808

• 1 January 1806

What did Claiborne work hard to sort out during his investigation?

• Legitimate land claims

• Tax records

• Voting rights

• Trade agreements

Which college did Claiborne graduate from?

• Jefferson College

• Harvard University

• Yale University

• Princeton University

Where did Claiborne die?

• Jackson

• Natchez

• Vicksburg

• Biloxi

What health issue affected Claiborne's career?

• Tuberculosis

• Diabetes

• Heart Disease

• Asthma

Which territory's governor was Claiborne's uncle?

• Mississippi Territory

• Louisiana Territory

• Florida Territory

• Texas Territory

Who was Claiborne's father?

• A veteran of the Revolutionary War

• A famous author

• A renowned scientist

• A wealthy businessman