why europe faver mexico over American while Mexican war?

What does deafness have to do with poor spelling? Is English not your native language?

Why do I question your poor spelling? Because I don't understand the question.
 
As deaf I have problem with grammer and I cant remember exact word if rarely use word. I sometime Confused with certain letters in words I am not sure which certain letters in word is correct.
 
Not Europe. The only country diplomatically involved within the conflict was Britain. It stayed pretty neutral, though it might have favored Mexico for a few reasons.

For one, Britain was having a border dispute over the Oregon territory with the US at the time. It would not have led to war, but it was enough to fuel minor resentment.

At the same time the US was seen as a growing rival. The current administration, under Polk, was also responsible for fueling anti-British sentiment (mostly due to the border dispute).

Mexico on the other hand, was very week. But do to its size, and strategic location, had the potential to provide a way to balance things out in North America at best or a handy protectorate at worst.

Also, worth mentioning that the British ambassador in the US, Richard Pakenham, had previously been ambassador in Mexico and had a pretty good relationship with a few folks in Santa Anna's goverment.

Everyone else in Europe didn't really care. The Spanish ambassador in Washington, Jose de Atocha, supposedly did negotiate a few back hand deals between Polk and Santa Anna. But my sources on that are somewhat questionable.
 
I was always told it was because at that point in time, the American military was a glorified militia and Mexico had an actual standing army.

Ergo, the Mexicans will win because they have better numbers and training.
 
What does deafness have to do with poor spelling? Is English not your native language?

Why do I question your poor spelling? Because I don't understand the question.

Dreadnought, you're being a little rude since many posters on this board do not use the King's English remotely as they should regardless of any possible hearing imparement.

I think the poster is asking "why is it that Europeans favored Mexico over the USA during the Mexican War?"

First, I was unaware that European powers really cared much about the Mexican War enough to prefer anyone.

Second, If there was a general sentiment in favor of Mexico (I presume we mean mostly Britain and Russia with nearby territory, and maybe France or Spain who might still have pretensions in North America), it would be that they would rather not see an aggressive and expansionist United States gobble up huge tracts of land all the way to the Pacific and become a threat to their own North American interests that a weak Mexico wouldn't ever become.

Reading a few later posts, I guess he could have meant "prefer" in the context of meaning they thought Mexico was actually more likely to win the war. If that's what was asked I can only second what Spearblast said.
 
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Let's not forget that the European powers were creditors of Mexico, and no one wants to see a debt-holder country weakened for fear they won't be able to pay. Of course, this did end up being the case, which led to the Mexican intervention in 1861-2.
 
Okay, I think the question being asked is "why did the European Observers think that Mexico was gonna win the Mexican War?" If only because thats the only why question that's similar that relates to something that actually happened (because the European powers really didn't have too much of a dog in the race for the actual war). And I believe the reasoning was mostly that on paper the Mexican Army was a top notch fighting force worthy of respect. It just suffered from many many problems that meant that those paper advantages didn't amount to much.
 
What does deafness have to do with poor spelling? Is English not your native language?

Why do I question your poor spelling? Because I don't understand the question.

As deaf I have problem with grammer and I cant remember exact word if rarely use word. I sometime Confused with certain letters in words I am not sure which certain letters in word is correct.

Dreadnought, you're being a little rude since many posters on this board do not use the King's English remotely as they should regardless of any possible hearing imparement.

I think the poster is asking "why is it that Europeans favored Mexico over the USA during the Mexican War?"

First, I was unaware that European powers really cared much about the Mexican War enough to prefer anyone.

Second, If there was a general sentiment in favor of Mexico (I presume we mean mostly Britain and Russia with nearby territory, and maybe France or Spain who might still have pretensions in North America), it would be that they would rather not see an aggressive and expansionist United States gobble up huge tracts of land all the way to the Pacific and become a threat to their own North American interests that a weak Mexico wouldn't ever become.

Reading a few later posts, I guess he could have meant "prefer" in the context of meaning they thought Mexico was actually more likely to win the war. If that's what was asked I can only second what Spearblast said.

Looking back on my post, I feel you are right. I was being rude.

To fordeafscout. I apoligise for being rude as I didn't realise I was being rude at the time.

While I was in a bad mood at the time of writing my response, it does not excuse my behaviour.

I'm sorry.
 
Looking back on my post, I feel you are right. I was being rude.

To fordeafscout. I apoligise for being rude as I didn't realise I was being rude at the time.

While I was in a bad mood at the time of writing my response, it does not excuse my behaviour.

I'm sorry.
It is allright. don't worry about it.
 
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