Which prominent figure opposed the mexican-american war? a-thomas jefferson b-president polk c-henry clay d-zachary taylor

The prominent figure that opposed the Mexican-American War was  (C) Henry Clay.

Henry Clay was a U.S. congressman and a presidential candidate that was also called the "Great Pacificator". He was against the annexatiation of Texas because it meant to risk the integrity of the Union; however, after some time, he decided that he was willing to support the annexation if this was achieved without a war. Therefore, in contrast to James Polk, who had an expansionist agenda, Henry Clay opposed the Mexican-American War. The declaration of war was finally approved by the U.S. Congress on May 13, 1846.

in 1897, pershing became a tactical officer at west point, and that's where he was given the nickname "black jack." pershing's first name is "john," for which "jack" is a nickname, and he was a white man who commanded black troops. hence "black jack".

i am sure the answer is d