This paper entails EITHER a critical analysis of Andrew Jackson’s generalship (based on Donald Hickey’s Glorious Victory) OR an assessment of Zachary Taylor’s abilities as a military and politcal leader (based on John Eisenhower’s biography of the man).

Task: Select one of the topics below and take into consideration the questions provided (in no particular order). Keep in mind that every question contains an implicit “why,” which demands analysis and not mere descriptive summary: