During the Mexican-American war, this man’s regiment was nicknamed the “Mississippi Rifles” because they were the first American regiment to upgrade from using muskets. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this man who was injured in the heel in the Battle of Buena Vista. Later, Judah Benjamin served multiple roles in this man’s cabinet.
ANSWER: Jefferson Davis
[10h] Following the war, Jefferson Davis proposed an amendment to the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo while it was being negotiated by this man under instructions from James K. Polk.
ANSWER: Nicholas Trist
[10e] Jefferson Davis is perhaps best known for being the first and only president of this former country, which declared independence in 1861.
ANSWER: Confederate States of America [or the Confederacy or CSA]
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