Archibald Yell

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ARKANSAS HISTORICAL QUARTERLY, Volume 26(Spring 1967)

Study Questions for "The Life of Archibald Yell - Chapter I: Early Life"

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TRUE/FALSE

1. Archibald Yell's arrival in Little Rock received as much attention in the two major newspapers as the debate over the most suitable place to build the statehouse. Find the correct answer on this page

2. Yell was a novice in politics when he arrived in Arkansas. Find the correct answer on this page

3. The exact date and place of Yell's birth remain a mystery. Find the correct answer on this page

4. In addition to being a politician, Yell was also a lawyer.
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5. Yell married a 16-year-old girl named Mary Scott who died while giving birth to their twin sons. Find the correct answer on this page

6. Yell was a faithful member of the Masons. Find the correct answer on this page

7. Yell had a close friendship with future President of the United States, James K. Polk. Find the correct answer on this page

8. The author says that the Armstrong controversy had little to no affect on Yell's decision to leave Tennessee for greener political pastures. Find the correct answer on this page

9. Yell was very careful early in his career not to tie himself to either of the two factions that dominated the political arena in Arkansas. Find the correct answer on this page

10. Yell established a reputation as a firm but fair judge. Find the correct answer on this page and on this page

MULTIPLE CHOICE

11. Yell moved to Arkansas in 1831 as the newly appointed ________________________________. Find the correct answer on this page

12. Where was Yell originally from? Find the correct answer on this page

13. How many wives and children had Yell had by the time he was appointed circuit judge?

14. Yell corresponded frequently with __________________________________.
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15. What did Yell name his home in Fayetteville? Find the correct answer on this page