All of the Following Are True About Winfield Scott's Assault

question 18

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true about Winfield Scott's assault on Veracruz EXCEPT:

• A) Scott led an assault against what was considered to be the strongest fortress in North America
• B) Scott's assault was the largest amphibious operation ever attempted by U.S. military forces
• C) it was carried out without a loss
• D) the victory made General Scott a national hero
• E) Mexico surrendered as a result of Scott's victory

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