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September 16, 1810 is the day Mexico started its journey to Independence
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The Mexican governemnt established their first independent government.
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Benito Juarez became the president of Mexico during Mexico's financial problems.
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President Benito Juarez suspended foreign debt payments with France, Spain, and Britain for two years
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The Mexican army, led by General Zaragoza, defeat the French army of 6,000. The Mexican army had only 4,000.
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In the state of Puebla the call Cinco de Mayo, La Batalla de Puebla.
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The Mexican victory didnt last long, it was only a year.
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France sent 30 thousand troops and took over Mexico city. Emperor Maximilian I was put as ruler of Mexico.
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France's rule wasnt long, it was only 3 years.
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