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We present a systematic study of ${\ensuremath{\Delta}}^{++}$ production in ${\ensuremath{\pi}}^{\ensuremath{-}}p$ reactions at Fermilab energies. Inclusive and semi-inclusive ${\ensuremath{\Delta}}^{++}(1232)$ production cross sections are determined. We observe these cross sections to be energy independent. The invariant cross sections as a function of Feynman $x$ and ${{p}_{T}}^{2}$ are also energy independent consistent with scaling behavior. We show that ${\ensuremath{\Delta}}^{++}$ production is consistent with a one-pion-exchange mechanism. Comparison of the density matrix elements with model predictions and results of a triple-Regge analysis both support the validity of a one-pion-exchange model.