Davy Crockett: The King of the Wild Frontier

What was the reason Davy Crockett left school after only four days?

• He got into a fight with another boy.

• He was needed at home to help with chores.

• He moved to another town.

• He was expelled for poor grades.

Why did Davy Crockett volunteer to fight in the Creek War?

• He wanted to escape his family.

• He was promised a large sum of money.

• He was forced to join by the government.

• He believed further attacks would occur if no one intervened.

What was one of Davy Crockett's favorite activities during his time as a frontiersman?

• Mining for gold

• Hunting bears

• Fishing

• Building cabins

How did Davy Crockett contribute during the assassination attempt on President Jackson?

• He disarmed the attacker.

• He alerted the guards.

• He wrestled the assailant to the ground.

• He protected the President with his own body.

What was Davy Crockett's stance on the Indian Removal Act?

• He supported it wholeheartedly.

• He was unaware of it.

• He opposed it and became a spokesman against it.

• He was indifferent to it.

What ultimatum did Davy Crockett give if Martin Van Buren was elected?

• He would retire from politics.

• He would start a rebellion.

• He would write a book.

• He would move to Texas.

Where did Davy Crockett move after losing his re-election campaign in 1835?

• California

• Florida

• Texas

• New York

What was the outcome of the siege of the Alamo for Davy Crockett?

• He was rescued by reinforcements.

• He was captured and later released.

• He died during the battle.

• He escaped to Mexico.

How did Davy Crockett's legend continue to grow after his death?

• By winning a posthumous award.

• Through books and movies.

• Through his descendants' achievements.

• By being elected posthumously.

Who played Davy Crockett in movies, contributing to his legendary status?

• Robert Redford

• Tom Hanks

• John Wayne

• Clint Eastwood