Zachary Taylor: Life and Presidency

The video explores the life and presidency of Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States. It covers his early life, military career, and rise to national hero status during the Mexican-American War. Taylor's presidency is highlighted, focusing on his political stance, particularly regarding slavery and statehood. The video concludes with his sudden death and the subsequent signing of the Compromise of 1850 by his successor, Millard Fillmore.

Where was Zachary Taylor born?

• Memphis, Tennessee

• Baton Rouge, Louisiana

• Barboursville, Virginia

• Louisville, Kentucky

What was Zachary Taylor's rank when he first joined the United States Army?

• Colonel

• First Lieutenant

• Major

• Captain

During which war did Zachary Taylor become a national hero?

• Blackhawk War

• Second Seminole War

• Mexican-American War

• War of 1812

What was Zachary Taylor's stance on the expansion of slavery?

• He believed it should be decided by each state.

• He was indifferent to the issue.

• He opposed its expansion to new territories.

• He supported its expansion to new territories.

Which political party did Zachary Taylor eventually align with for his presidential campaign?

• Free Soil Party

• Whig Party

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

Who was Zachary Taylor's vice-presidential running mate?

• Martin Van Buren

• James K. Polk

• Millard Fillmore

• Lewis Cass

What was the main issue Zachary Taylor faced regarding new territories after the Mexican-American War?

• Deciding on the expansion of slavery

• Establishing new trade routes

• Negotiating with Native American tribes

• Building new military forts

What event led to Zachary Taylor's death?

• A serious intestinal illness

• A carriage accident

• A battle wound

• A heart attack

Who assumed the presidency after Zachary Taylor's death?

• James K. Polk

• Millard Fillmore

• Lewis Cass

• Martin Van Buren

What significant legislation was signed into law after Taylor's death?

• The Kansas-Nebraska Act

• The Missouri Compromise

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Compromise of 1850