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This biography introduces readers to Zachary Taylor including his early political career and key events from Taylor's administration including the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty and the Compromise of 1850. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...
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Encyclopedia of presidents volume 12
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A biography of the twelfth president of the United States, with information on his childhood, family, political career, presidency, and legacy.
10) Zachary Taylor
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Traces the life of the twelfth president of the United States, who rose to prominence from a distinguished military career. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Zachary Taylor.
11) Zachary Taylor
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Presents a biography of "Old Rough and Ready," hero of the Mexican War, who became the twelfth president of the United States.
17) Zachary Taylor 1784-1850: Millard Fillmore 1800-1874 : chronology, documents, bibliographical aids
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Includes a brief chronology of the life of Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore, their annual messages, and a selection of important documents from their administrations.
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In 1845, President John Tyler signed a Congressional resolution to annex Texas, and by 1846, 4,000 troops were on the Rio Grande. Shortly thereafter, President James Polk proposed that Mexico sell its northern half to the U.S. Hostilities commenced and the U.S. crossed the border to occupy Matamoras, U.S. warships landed troops at Veracruz, who fought their way overland to Mexico City. Santa Anna led a defending army, but the Mexicans were overwhelmed....
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