Known as Old Rough and Ready, he was elected president of the US partly because he gained fame by victories over the Mexicans in northern Mexico during the Mexican–American War.
- Franklin Pierce
- Zachary Taylor
- Grover Cleveland
- William McKinley
Answer
The correct answer is B) Zachary Taylor.
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