Davy Crockett Quiz

What was one of the main challenges Davy Crockett faced growing up on the frontier?

• High taxes

• Lack of educational opportunities

• Scarcity of food and resources

• Frequent natural disasters

In which war did Davy Crockett participate as a young man?

• The War of 1812

• The Creek War

• The Mexican-American War

• The Revolutionary War

Why did Davy Crockett move to Texas in 1835?

• To start a new business

• Because he lost his job in Congress and disagreed with laws against Native Americans

• To join the gold rush

• To escape political persecution

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo for Texas?

• Texas immediately gained independence

• Texas lost the battle but later won independence

• Texas became a part of Mexico

• Texas was annexed by the United States

How did Davy Crockett become a folk hero after his death?

• He was elected posthumously to Congress

• His life was celebrated in TV shows, books, and songs

• He was awarded a medal of honor

• He became a symbol of the American Revolution