Below are the correct answers to the Quiz – Davy Crockett:
Question #1: Davy Crockett was a legendary figure from what state whose militia and government he served in?
Correct Answer: Tennessee
Question #2: Because of his family’s debts, young Davy Crockett was indentured to a man to work for him in what occupation?
Correct Answer: A buckaroo
Question #3: What was the name of Davy Crockett’s first wife who died at a relatively young age?
Correct Answer: Polly
Question #4: Davy Crockett served in the Tennessee Militia to fight in which war?
Correct Answer: The Creek War
Question #5: One of Crockett’s earliest governmental positions was to draw the boundaries of what Tennessee county?
Correct Answer: Lawrence County
Question #6: In 1827, Crockett first ascended to what governmental position which would mark the highlight of his political career?
Correct Answer: Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
Question #7: While serving in our national government, Davy Crockett famously opposed many questionable policies of what president?
Correct Answer: Andrew Jackson
Question #8: One of the primary examples of a policy Crockett fought against while in Congress was which of the following?
Correct Answer: The Indian Removal Act
Question #9: Which of the following facts is true about Crockett’s run in the House of Representatives?
Correct Answer: He served nonconsecutive terms
Question #10: Davy Crockett traveled around the U.S. after losing his position in the House of Representatives to what man?
Correct Answer: Adam Hunstman
Question #11: In his later life, one situation Crockett involved himself in was the Texas Revolution. What was the state of Texas called back when it was controlled by Mexico?
Correct Answer: Tejas
Question #12: Davy Crockett died fighting in what historic battle?
Correct Answer: The Battle of the Alamo
Question #13: Much of Crockett’s legend was popularized by what play that opened up around 1831?
Correct Answer: “The Lion of the West”
Writer / Quiz Creator
Andrew Nicholas is a passionate reader and writer on the subjects of history and mankind. He is a published author, critic, and poet who grew up in the friendly scenery of rural Ohio. He is a graduate of Wright State University and a regular student of historical curiosities.