The Mexican-American War offered a preview of future Civil War leaders. Which US officer, and future Confederate general, was promoted multiple times due to his excellent work as a scout against the Mexican army?
Answer Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee served under General Winfield Scott during the invasion of Mexico and earned the respect of his fellow US officers. Lee would later be asked to lead the Union army during the Civil War, but he would turn down the offer and join the Confederacy instead.
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