How did Mexican War generals Winfield "Old Fuss and Feathers" Scott and Zachary "Old Rough and Ready" Taylor differ from each other?
A) Zachary Taylor nurtured the careers of a new generation of generals, whereas Winfield Scott
cared only about his own career.
B) Winfield Scott was arrogant, whereas Zachary Taylor lacked pretension.
C) Winfield Scott typically succeeded, whereas Zachary Taylor often floundered.
D) Zachary Taylor was loyal to the cause of the Mexican War, whereas Winfield Scott had
doubts about it.
B
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