They were shocked because the Mexican Military had more weapons than them and had more forces too.
The answer is, Thousands of people left East Germany. Just in case someone doesn't have time to read that long explanation in the previous answer. IM not sure what their answer was but I took the test on Edenuity and this is the correct answer.
Answer: Niccolo Machiavelli
Explanation:
That was one of his main principals, and what he was most famous for saying/writing.
Thsy were meant to punish Massachusetts for the Boston tea party and warn the other colonies of Britain's power
