What did Zachary Taylor and Winfield Scott have in common?

Zachary Taylor and Winfield Scott were both U.S. Army generals who led American troops during the Mexican-American War. Taylor won major victories in northern Mexico, while Scott led the campaign that captured Mexico City. The other choices are incorrect: Taylor was elected president, but Scott was not, and neither man was a vice president or a Democratic presidential candidate.

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