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I think Zachary Taylor didn't think about being president until he was nominated. He did not campaign to be nominated and was not at the convention that nominated him. He did accept the nomination, probably out of patriotic duty but he did not campaign to be elected.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoTaylor was a war hero from the Mexican War. He was not a politician and so carried no political "baggage". Taylor was a slave-owner which helped him in the South.
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Who led U.S. forces to to victory at the battle of Buena Vista?
Zachary Taylor.
Who was the famous leader of the Americans during the Mexican American War?
Zachary Taylor became an American Hero because of the Mexican American War which led to his election as President of the United States.
What American general led troops into disputed Mexican territory causing a border clash that led to the Mexican-American war?
General Zachary Taylor
What did President Polk order General Zachary Taylor to cross?
President Polk ordered General Zachary Taylor to cross the Rio Grande and occupy the disputed territory between Texas and Mexico, which ultimately led to the outbreak of the Mexican-American War.
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He was the Vice President
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to get the money
What led to to this person running for president?
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What were Zachary Taylor's jobs before presidency?
Taylor was a career army officer, rising to the level of general. When he retired he became a planter in Kentucky and Louisiana. He did not hold any public offices besides President.Zachary Taylor's middle name is Gen
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Zachary Taylor (1784-1850) and Winfield Scott (1786-1866) qualify as two American generals who led invasions into Mexico.
Did Zachary Taylor fight in the Mexican war?
yes he was the first generals before President Polk decided to have Whinifield Scott take control of the army. Scott led the Americans to victory and that's how we got all the land west of the Louisiana Purchase.
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Because he wanted to follow his cousin lead as president.
