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How was Hidalgo's army at the Battle of Calderón Bridge?

Well-trained and well-armed
Ill-trained and poorly armed
From elite Spanish society
Included French mercenaries

Answer

Hidalgo's army was ill-trained and poorly armed. Most of his men were untrained farmers who had no experience in combat. They were armed with whatever weapons they could find, including farm tools and kitchen utensils. This made them no match for the Spanish soldiers, who were well-trained and well-equipped. As a result, Hidalgo's army was defeated at the Battle of Calderón Bridge.