What career did Walker's parents initially want him to pursue?
That Time an American Lawyer Took Over Nicaragua | The Life & Times of William Walker

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Journalism
Medicine
Priesthood
Law
2.
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What was Walker's ultimate goal in life?
To establish a new religion
To be a famous journalist
To conquer Central America
To become a renowned lawyer
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did Walker manage to avoid serious consequences after his trial in the US?
He had powerful friends in the government
He fled the country
He apologized and claimed he wanted to help the US
He bribed the jury
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What action by Walker angered Cornelius Vanderbilt?
Walker invaded Vanderbilt's home
Walker insulted Vanderbilt publicly
Walker gave Nicaragua's railroad contract to someone else
Walker took over Vanderbilt's shipping company
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What desperate measure did Walker take during his retreat?
He poisoned water sources
He surrendered to the enemy
He burned down villages
He fled to another country
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did Walker's final attempt to conquer Central America end?
He was captured and executed
He successfully established a new government
He was pardoned by the US
He retired peacefully
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was Walker's fate after his capture by the British?
He was executed in Honduras
He was sent back to the US
He escaped and continued his conquests
He was imprisoned for life
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