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9. Explain who Winfield Scott was.

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Winfield Scott, (born June 13, 1786, Petersburg, Va., U.S.—died May 29, 1866, West Point, N.Y.), American army officer who held the rank of general in three wars and was the unsuccessful Whig candidate for president in 1852. He was the foremost American military figure between the Revolution and the Civil War.

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"Ol' Fuss and Feathers" was an ex-war of 1812 General. His first army landed at Vera Crus where they were heavily outnumbered by the Mexicans. Led march to Mexico city and embarrassed the Mexican general in several victories. Eventually, in September of 1847, he captured Mexico City. After every victory, he would stop and attempt to negotiate peace with the Mexicans. Even after the defeat at Mexico City, they refused to negotiate.

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