What advantages did the united states have in the mexican-american war?

Answer 1

Manpower even when Scott's force was halved by Yellow Fever were more than adequate. Gunpowder quality was a major difference and US troops had a better musket then the Mexican Brown Bess. The tactics of the Flying Artillery were new to warfare and made a major difference on the battlefield.

Naval superiority existed by a wide margin and Regular Army units were well trained and disciplined, however many State Volunteer Units were little more then rabble.

Answer 2

The Congress of the US wanted to annex Texas in December of 1845, but the Mexicans would not recognize the annexation. The Mexican patrol clashed with the U.S. soldiers which led congress to declare war. The battle was a clean sweep for the U.S. The United States had a larger army, they were wealthier than the Mexicans, and had much ammunition/weapons.

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Advantages of U.S. during the War.

-A stable government

-Money, supplies

-Good civil military leaders

-Better trained troops

-Mobile artillery

Disadvantages of Mexico during the War -New, unstable government

-Old generals

-Poorly equipped

-Untrained troops