Question

1. why did the american troops often lose battles to much smaller forces? they were poorly trained and inexperienced. they lacked uniforms. they lacked support from the government. they lacked weapons.

Explanation:

Poor training and inexperience can severely impact a military's performance, making it more likely for them to lose battles even to smaller - sized forces. Lack of uniforms, government support, or weapons can be factors but are less fundamental than training and experience in determining combat effectiveness.

Answer:

They were poorly trained and inexperienced.