Why did President Polk change tactics and appoint a new commander, General Winfield Scott, to win the Mexican-American War?

a. The previous commander, Taylor, had been captured by the Mexican army.
b. The Mexican army had drafted a number of British mercenaries.
c. The previous commander, Taylor, was lenient toward the Mexican soldiers.
d. The Mexican army had switched from traditional to guerilla military tactics.


Ans: c. The previous commander, Taylor, was lenient toward the Mexican soldiers.

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