Read the section “General Zachary Taylor.”
Which sentence from the section shows WHY the Mexican army retreated to Monterrey?
A
He defeated a large Mexican army twice in early May 1846.
B
Three years later, Taylor later was elected president.
C
Taylor followed and took the city in September 1846.
D
The Americans hoped that they had proved their point.
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A
He defeated a large Mexican army twice in early May 1846.