Which of the following best describes the Mexican War strategies as stated?

• A. Blockade, Money on the table, Multi-axis attack
• B. Naval supremacy with surface fleets only
• C. Open-field single-front offensive
• D. Heavy reliance on guerrilla warfare

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that a strong war strategy combines economic leverage, maritime pressure, and coordinated multi-front action to overwhelm an opponent. A blockade cuts off ships and supplies, squeezing the enemy’s resources without fighting everywhere at once. Money on the table signals using financial incentives or coercion to influence behavior or secure favorable terms beyond pure battlefield moves. Multi-axis attack means pressing offensives on several fronts at the same time, forcing the foe to divide their forces and respond in multiple places. Taken together, these elements describe a comprehensive approach that integrates sea power, economic strategy, and simultaneous land offensives rather than focusing on a single domain or irregular tactics. The other options narrow the approach to one dimension or an unlikely combination, such as relying only on naval ships without land campaigns, attacking from a single front, or depending primarily on guerrilla warfare.