Battle of puebla

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  • Mexican-American War Begins

    Mexican-American War Begins

    mexican calvary attacks U.S. soldiers in an area under control of Zachary Taylor
  • treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo signed

    treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo signed

    this treaty ended the mexican-american war
  • Spanish Reform war begins

    Spanish Reform war begins

    Unknown exact date, multiple parties begin fighting to reform the Mexican Government
  • Benito Juarez becomes president, Mexican reform war ends

    Benito Juarez becomes president, Mexican reform war ends

    unknown date, Benito Juarez emerges victorious from the wars
  • France, England, and Spain send warships to mexico

    France, England, and Spain send warships to mexico

    Unknown exact Date, Juarez negotiates with spain and england to pay off their debts. France does not accept the offer and send troops to mexico city
  • Juarez suspends all debts

    Juarez suspends all debts

    the mexican treasury is in ruins and nearly bankrupt due to the wars.
  • French forces storm veracruz

    French forces storm veracruz

    the french, taking advantage of the diplomatic problem, storms veracruz and pushes juarez back
  • Mexico defeats france at the battle of puebla

    Mexico defeats france at the battle of puebla

    mexican forces of 4,000 defeat the larger french army of 6-8,000 providing a huge morale boost to mexican soldiers
  • emperor Maximilian taxes power

    emperor Maximilian taxes power

    unknown date exactly, france becomes victorious and puts emporor maximilian in power
  • maximilian executed, juarez back in power

    maximilian executed, juarez back in power

    unknown date, Maximilian and his generals were executed by the mexxican army with the support of the U.S.
  • Sources

    dates not exact
    Monday's homework assignment
    http://www.history.com/topics/mexico/mexico-timeline