Zachary Taylor

4. due to the fact Taylor only had a grade school education, he could not perform this literary skill
7. Because of his engagements in the Mexican-American war, Taylor earned this nickname
9. Instead of riding a horse the normal way, Zachary Taylor famously opted for this alternative riding method
10. Zachary Taylor's wife, with whom he had six children. Including but not limited to Sarah Knox Taylor, Richard Taylor, Mary Elizabeth Bliss, Octavia Taylor, Ann Mackall, and Margaret Smith
11. opting out of school to join the military at an extremely young age, Taylor was an active participant in this many wars
12. Due to the fact Zachory Taylor did not allow his daughter to date military men, this prevented this future confederate president from marrying his daughter

1. during his short presidency, this new northern territory was established
2. during his presidency, Taylor spent most of his time trying to pass the "compromise of 1850" written by this great compromiser.
3. Taylor died of this only sixteen months after his inauguration
5. Born in Virginia on November 24th, 1784 this man would become the 12th president under this political party
6. Taylor was nominated into candidacy under this political party without his own knowledge
8. when Taylor entered office this war was finally over