Question

why was the victory at Puebla so ironic? a. it wasn’t a victory for Mexico, but rather a victory for the US. b. Mexico ended up losing the war anyway. The defeat at Puebla just caused France to fight harder. c. The Mexican army lost over 50% of its troops fighting that one battle. d. Puebla is technically not even a Mexican territory. e. The word “puebla” in Spanish means “lost cause”.

Answer 1

The Answer: Letter C

Answer 2

C is the best answer here.

Step-by-step explanation:

It's not A because it was a victory for Mexico. B is wrong because the French retreated. D is wrong because Puebla is definitely a city in Mexico. E just doesn't make sense at all