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Chucho G Cinco de Mayo events
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Mexican-American War Begins
mexican calvary attacks U.S. soldiers in an area under control of Zachary Taylor -
treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo signed
this treaty ended the mexican-american war -
Spanish Reform war begins
Unknown exact date, multiple parties begin fighting to reform the Mexican Government -
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
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
the mexican treasury is in ruins and nearly bankrupt due to the wars. -
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
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
unknown date exactly, france becomes victorious and puts emporor maximilian 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. -
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