Winfield Scott

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Winfield Scott born?June 13, 1786
2. Where was Winfield Scott born?Near Petersburg, Virginia
3. What is the commanding general of the u.s. army?1841-1861
4. What is the key military campaigns?War of 1812, Mexican-American War (including capture of Mexico City)
5. Who was Winfield Scott?Winfield Scott was a U.S. Army general who earned the nickname "Old Fuss and Feathers" for his long and distinguished service.
6. What did he do in the Mexican-American War?He led the U.S. Army from the landing at Veracruz to victories at Cerro Gordo, Contreras, and Churubusco, and helped capture Mexico City.

Amphibious Landing: An attack launched from the sea onto land.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: The peace treaty that ended the Mexican-American War in 1848.
Anaconda Plan: A Union strategy during the Civil War to blockade Southern ports and control the Mississippi River.