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Mexican-American War
conflict between the United States and Mexico. 1846-1848 -
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Cinco de Mayo
Span of time over mexican revolution -
Reform War
liberal and conservative forces clash. civil war. liberals won after conservatives surrendered 1857-1861 -
Foreign Response
France, Spain, and Britain send naval froces to Veracruz to demand payment. France invaded which led the mexican goverment into retreat. Spain and Britain negotiated and withdrew. 1861-1862 -
President Juarez Suspends debt
Mexican treasury became bankrupt after two wars. Juarez issued a 2 year moratorium on all foreign debt payments. He soon then suspended the debt payments -
Capture of Campeche
French forces capture Campache. -
Battle of Puebla
led by General Zarazoga, the mexican army defeats the french army. this is a symbol of strength in mexico -
Maximilians Defeat
Mexican forces recaptured Mexico City and executed Maximilian I in Cerro de las Campanas, Mexico. Benito Juarez reclaimed the presidency in 1867.
