When the US launched military attacks against Mexico, the scenario consisted of a. Zachary Taylor attacking California; Winfield Scott marching from Texas to Mexico City, and Stephen Kearney capturing the port of Vera Cruz and marching inland to join the forces of Scott at Mexico City. b. Zachary Taylor marching an army from Texas directly through northern Mexico to Mexico City with Stephen Kearney holding his northern flank, and Winfield Scott capturing Mexico's major port at Vera Cruz. c. Winfield Scott assaulting Vera Cruz by sea and quickly marching inland to capture the Mexican capital in Mexico City while Stephen Kearney and Zachary Taylor were holding Texas and New Mexico. d. Stephen Kearney attacking California; Zachary Taylor marching from Texas into northern Mexico, and Winfield Scott orchestrating a naval attack at Vera Cruz and marching to Mexico City.