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How many troops did the Mexicans have during the Mexican American War?
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∙ 13y ago
Between 25 and 40 thousand.
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∙ 13y agoThe US fielded 78,700 troops.
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What drew the us into the Mexican American war?
i heard it was mexicans crossing into our territory when we had our owwn boundaries. It is a little more complicated than that. America claimed the territory and so did Mexico. It was disputed. America sent troops to patrol the area, and so did Mexico. When the Mexican troops entered the disputed territory, America used it as a pretext to attack.
What is opinion of the Americans who oppose the Mexican war?
Americans believed that the Mexicans started the War because they "Shed American blood, on American Soil"- President James Polk....but really American troops crossed the border were on Mexico's territory.
What was the biggest danger to the United State troops in the Mexican-American war?
Disease
Why did the Mexicans attack the Americans first in the war of 1846?
Because American troops were present in the disputed Neuches Strip.
How strong are the Mexican armed forces?
Current Mexican armed forces are composed of some 255,000 professional, combat-ready troops and approximately 300,000 reserve forces, with a total estimated number of 555,000 troops. It is the 25th largest army in the world. Also, according to some American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) estimates, the Mexican government would be able to mobilize some 38,257,000 troops, from male Mexicans ages 18-49. Of them, some 19 million would be fit to enter the armed forces.
What did the Mexican soldiers call the American troops during the Mexican American war?
They called American troops "Gringos"
What helped American troops during their battle against native Americans?
Mexicans!
Who was leader of the American troops during the Mexican American War?
General Winfield Scott.
What did troops yell during Mexican American war?
Green-go!
Who commanded American troops in the battle veracruz?
There were a couple different Battles of Vera Cruz but you probably mean the one in 1847 during the Mexican-American War, when the American troops were led by General Winfield Scott.
What would American troops yell during the Mexican War because of how badly they lost a previous battle?
Remember the Alamo!
How many Mexicans died in the battle over Mexico city?
There were 4,000 Mexican troops killed or wounded, and 3,000 captured.
How many people in Mexico will it take for the US government to intervene?
Many, many more. Mexicans are unwilling to accept US troops in their territory, as they are very proud - some would say stubborn - in this respect, not trusting American intentions whenever the military is involved. How can we blame them? Every time American troops have set up afoot on Mexican soil, Mexican people die.
What drew the us into the Mexican American war?
i heard it was mexicans crossing into our territory when we had our owwn boundaries. It is a little more complicated than that. America claimed the territory and so did Mexico. It was disputed. America sent troops to patrol the area, and so did Mexico. When the Mexican troops entered the disputed territory, America used it as a pretext to attack.
A general of the American troops in the Mexican-American War?
Generals Scott, Taylor and Kearny.
Who were the two American generals that attacked Mexico at the time of the Mexican American war?
Stephen Kearny was the first to lead troops into Mexican territory during the war. John D. Sloat led a fleet behind him for military reinforcement.
What is opinion of the Americans who oppose the Mexican war?
Americans believed that the Mexicans started the War because they "Shed American blood, on American Soil"- President James Polk....but really American troops crossed the border were on Mexico's territory.
