MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
THE MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR
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Question
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Mexico could not support troops so far from home
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The Mexican army didn’t have enough soldiers to fight in California for long
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Americans didn’t have many soldiers.
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Many troops from the United States came to fight the war.
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Detailed explanation-1: -What major disadvantage did Mexico face during the war? Mexico could not support troops so far from home.
Detailed explanation-2: -The immediate cause of the Mexican-American War was a disputed boundary between the United States and Texas on the Nueces Strip. Mexico did not recognize Texas as legitimate American territory and Texas admission to the United States antagonized Mexican officials and citizens.
Detailed explanation-3: -What problems did the Mexican army face because of Mexico City? Mexico City denied the army sound leadership, training and support.
Detailed explanation-4: -Mexico was essentially broke. America’s blockade of Mexican ports worsened an already difficult situation, as Mexico couldn’t import and export goods, or levy taxes on imports. Financial and political stability was non-existent, and the presidency of Mexico changed hands several times during the war.