10. Why did many Mexican soldiers have low morale? a) They were fartnumbered b) They lacked strong leadership c) Many were conscripts and lacked supplies d) They were unfamiliar with battle tactics

## Step 1<br />The problem is asking us to identify the reason why many Mexican soldiers had low morale. The options provided are:<br />a) They were fartnumbered<br />b) They lacked strong leadership<br />c) Many were conscripts and lacked supplies<br />d) They were unfamiliar with battle tactics<br /><br />## Step 2<br />We need to evaluate each option based on its relevance to the question. <br /><br />## Step 3<br />Option a) is irrelevant and nonsensical, so we can eliminate it.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />Option b) suggests that the soldiers lacked strong leadership. While this could potentially affect morale, it is not the most direct cause of low morale.<br /><br />## Step 5<br />Option c) states that many were conscripts and lacked supplies. This is a strong candidate because conscripts are often not as committed to the cause as volunteers, and a lack of supplies can lead to frustration and low morale.<br /><br />## Step 6<br />Option d) suggests that the soldiers were unfamiliar with battle tactics. While this could affect their performance, it is not the most direct cause of low morale.