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Mexican-American War Begins
One of Three wars that will destroy Mexico's Treasury. -
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Wars Preceding French Invasion
Three wars that destroyed the Mexican treasury, paving the way for The French invasion in 1861. -
Mexican Civil War
Mexican Civil War begins. -
Reform Wars Begin
Mexican Reform wars begin. -
Benito Juarez Becomes President of Mexico
Benito Juarez is made President of Mexico, currently in much debt. -
Juarez Issues Moratorium
Benito Juarez, new President of Mexico, calle in to action a law that would lock all foreign debt payments for two years, until Mexico could reorganize its treasury. -
France, England, Spain sign Treaty of London
France, England, and Spain, Mexico's three main benefactors, decide to withdraw after Mexico suspended the debt owed to them. This treaty vowed that they would together seek payments from Mexico. -
French, British, and Spanish Troops Land at Veracruz
Intent on showing military force to coerce Mexico into repealing this law and paying their debts, the British, French and Spanish ships land at Veracruz -
Spain and Britain Withdraw
After realizing France plans on capturing Mexico, and conquering it for itself, British and Spanish troops withdraw. -
La Battala De Puebla
On May 5, 1862, Mexican General Ignacio Zaragosa led an army of 4,000 against the French army of 8,000 at Puebla, hoping to hold them off. The Mexican army however, won against all odds. -
Maximilian I becomes puppet leader of Mexico
After France took Mexico they imposed Maximilian I as leader of Mexico for France. -
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French Control Mexico
The time in which Maximilian I ruled over Mexico. -
French Retreat
After a long occupation, French troops finally retreat from Mexico.
