What did Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor have in common? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Both Scott and Taylor served in the War of 1812, so A applies. They both later led U.S. troops in the Mexican-American War, and both ran for president as Whigs—Taylor won in 1848, while Scott lost in 1852—so B and C also apply. D is false because Scott was never elected president. E is false because neither is known for losing a key battle in the war against Mexico; Taylor won at Buena Vista, and Scott’s campaign culminated in the capture of Mexico City.

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