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Except for thd battle of Glorieta Pass, the confederates won the encounters in New Mexico. What factors may have contributed to this?

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The Confederates won most of the encounters in New Mexico due to factors such as waging a defensive war, terrain knowledge, and support of the civilian population.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Confederates won most of the encounters in New Mexico apart from the Battle of Glorieta Pass. Several factors contributed to their success. Firstly, the Confederacy had the advantage of waging a defensive war, which allowed them to protect their new boundaries. Additionally, they knew the terrain and the support of the civilian population. The Confederacy also had access to natural resources and industrial might through the addition of Upper South states.

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When Confederates began to near the Union's supply in Albuquerque, the Union burned it down. At The Battle of Pigeon's Ranch, the Confederate soldiers caught the Union soldiers by surprise in a mesa and burned the entire 80-wagon Confederate supply train down. With the Union's Albuquerque and travel supply, the Union had lost grand amounts of food, clothing, tools, ammunition, and more. From there on, the Confederate soldiers continued to avoid and repel the Union until they retreated.

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