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